Emotional Eating

Do you like having a reason to get up and get out the door in the morning? How about regular events to make part of your routine? If that's you, join us on Wednesday mornings! Drop in for as long as you like during the session, just leave a comment in the event here if you plan to arrive more than an hour after the start time.

The temperature is supposed to be in the 50s next Wednesday. Let’s take advantage and go on at walk at Brookside Gardens. It is half price burger day at Stained Glass Pub if anyone wants to go to lunch afterwards. We will meet to the right facing the visitors center.

**Join the IANDS of Columbia MD Near-Death & Spiritual Discussion Group** **10375 Little Patuxent Pkwy Columbia, MD 21044** **in the Studio Conference Room on 2nd Floor** for an enlightening discussion on spiritual experiences and divine guidance. This event will delve into the realms of metaphysics, consciousness, and spirituality, exploring topics such as mediumship, out-of-body experiences, and inner wisdom. Participants will have the opportunity to share insights on near-death experiences and the transformative power of spiritual growth. Whether you are intrigued by the concept of reincarnation or interested in the principles of spiritualism, this event promises to deepen your understanding of the spiritual journey. Embrace the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and embark on a path of personal transformation and enlightenment.

To all Columbia MD IANDS members... I am pleased to announce that **Shirley St. Michael** will be attending our upcoming meeting on Wednesday **January 7th 2026** to share her story to the members of Columbia IANDS Group. \*\*Ms. St Michael says \*\**..."The thoughts I have, would be to give factual life examples of two different scenarios, with each one, then having a discussion around it".* *(scenarios)* **1\. Healings \( from my book on a case healing bordering on a miracle\)** **2\. UFO/UAP experiences \( I have just recently presented this to MUFON\. Read more about this below\.** **3\. How to know what is real and isn’t \( such as manufactured realities by the government\) and how to protect yourself and why we should when opening up to the invisible levels of cnsciousness\.** *(more information)* **I have documentations of healings and also have been investigated by the MUFON organization for the two UFO experiences I have had. MUFON finding my experiences to be credible, I was then asked to present my experiences to MUFON MARYLAND in a 2 hour presentation, on March 7 2024.** Looking forward to a fascinating evening! **John Whelan**

Dry January is a month when many people voluntarily stop drinking alcohol after the excesses of the holidays & start the new year on a sober, clearer, more refreshed & healthy note. Throughout January are you taking the opportunity to explore different habits & activities to add to your self-care routine? Do you like supporting small businesses? Have you ever wanted to try "alcohol free" spirits? If so, I’ve got the venue for you! **Come check-out [Binge](https://www.instagram.com/bingebardc/) with me.** **Please be mindful of the start and end times (6:30-9:30 pm) of this meetup.** Please RSVP to indicate your attendance. If your plans change & you are unable to attend, please update your RSVP. Regular no-show or late notices may get you dropped from the group. It is important that we are able to provide an accurate count to the venue (really important for this meetup since it's our 2nd time there) and that all people who want to AND are able to attend are able to do so. If something comes up at the last minute, please reach out to us. **We ask all attendees to pay $1 to participate in the meetup.** This money helps maintain our meetup membership & cover various meetup costs that arise. You can pay $1 on Venmo @amanda-uherek, via Pay-Pal, or in-person (please choose paying friend/family not a business, good or service). *REMINDER:* everyone is responsible for their own tabs. If you have questions / comments / suggestions please message us. We will have hand sanitizer & decks of cards on hand, you bring the talent & trash talk! Hope to see some of you. Amanda

Celebrating the multifaceted woman behind the title MOM — through glam, growth, and good tea. Listen… being a mom is a full-time mood. You juggle, you build, you love hard — and still somehow show up looking good. 💁🏾‍♀️ It’s time to pour back into **YOU**. Join us on **Saturday, January 10th 2026** for **She’s a Whole Mood: The Mom Edition** — an elevated, feel-good tea party where you can be pampered, get real, get inspired, and connect with other women who actually get it. From mom boss life to mom style, from surviving the chaos to finding your glow again — this event is all about **honoring the layers that make you a whole vibe.** **Where It’s At:** **RendezVenue Studios –** The Ultimate Mom-Friendly Content +Glam Space **🗓️ Date:** Saturday, Jan 10th ⏰ **Time:** 12:30PM **🎟️ Tickets are LIMITED –** And they WILL go fast! Get yours on Eventbrite: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/shes-a-whole-mood-the-mom-edition-new-year-new-boundaries-tickets-1763300472179?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/shes-a-whole-mood-the-mom-edition-new-year-new-boundaries-tickets-1763300472179?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl)

Meet other Arlington remote workers for a walk around the block. Just a casual stroll through the neighborhood to get some steps in and have an in-person convo.

Hey Social Sips & Bites Friends! We’re heading back to Whino-and we’d love for you to join us! This place has been a hit with our group in the past, and it’s easy to see why: vibrant art, delicious food and drinks, and an atmosphere that’s perfect for mingling and making friendship. Whether you’ve been with us before or it’s your first time, you’re in for a great night. Come sip, chat, laugh, and unwind with some of the best people around. Bring a friend- or just bring yourself. Either way, you’ll be in good company. Let’s make it a night to remember at Whino! 🎨🍷✨

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36739755-convenience-store-woman "The English-language debut of one of Japan's most talented contemporary writers, selling over 650,000 copies there, *Convenience Store Woman* is the heartwarming and surprising story of thirty-six-year-old Tokyo resident Keiko Furukura. Keiko has never fit in, neither in her family, nor in school, but when at the age of eighteen she begins working at the Hiiromachi branch of “Smile Mart,” she finds peace and purpose in her life. In the store, unlike anywhere else, she understands the rules of social interaction―many are laid out line by line in the store’s manual―and she does her best to copy the dress, mannerisms, and speech of her colleagues, playing the part of a “normal” person excellently, more or less. Keiko is very happy, but the people close to her, from her family to her coworkers, increasingly pressure her to find a husband, and to start a proper career, prompting her to take desperate action… A brilliant depiction of a world hidden from view, *Convenience Store Woman* is an ironic and sharp-eyed look at contemporary work culture and the pressures we all feel to conform, as well as a charming and completely fresh portrait of an unforgettable heroine."

Join us for a casual, engaging book talk with **Dr. Laura Kahn**, a core member and organizer of our Bethesda meetup group, Using an interdisciplinary One Health approach, Dr. Laura Kahn will draw upon material from her book, "One Health and the Politics of Covid-19," to talk about the history, science, research, and politics of coronaviruses. One Health is the concept that human, animal, plant, environmental, and ecosystem health are linked. This is a relatively new term, but an ancient concept recognized by indigenous peoples around the world. * Location: Connie Morella Library 7400 Arlington Road, Bethesda, MD * To learn more about the book talk event, visit: [https://www.ncas.org/2025/12/coming-on-january-10-2026.html](https://www.ncas.org/2025/12/coming-on-january-10-2026.html) * To learn more about Laura's book, visit: [https://www.press.jhu.edu/books/title/12713/one-health-and-politics-covid-19](https://www.press.jhu.edu/books/title/12713/one-health-and-politics-covid-19)

Why are we unhappy? Where does emotional pain come from? Studies show that people who suffer from long-term emotional pain have painful experiences in their lives that were never fully resolved in their mind. In other words, there were issues in the past that were not completely dealt with. This can include abuse in childhood, breakups, divorce, death of a loved one, to name a few. How do you know whether you have gotten over something painful? Here is an easy test: Do you still have attention on what had happened to you? For instance, do you still find yourself thinking about something painful that you went through? If you are, then you are not over it. In fact, in severe cases, people find themselves playing a "tape" in their mind over and over again. So how do you heal from your past? How do you stop the "tape" playing in your mind? In this meeting, you will learn a technique to help you with that. Come join us! Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there. This group is created by the Dianetics and Scientology life improvement center.

**How to take control of your subconscious and harness its power!** Join us for an eye-opening lecture where the speaker will break down complex ideas in a clear and practical way. You’ll gain insights into: ✅ The true definition of the subconscious ✅ How it generates unwanted emotions ✅ Its real purpose and function ✅ What determines the pressure it exerts on you And the most important topic: **How do you take control of your subconscious!** But this isn’t just another lecture where you sit and listen passively. It’s interactive and engaging—you can ask questions at any time. 📅 Reserve your spot now! Seats are limited, so don’t wait too long to sign up. Location: 1266 Dublin Rd, Columbus, OH 43215 Hosted by the Hubbard Dianetics Foundation

This is an in-person meeting. Did you know that unwanted emotions like loneliness, sadness, hopelessness, anger, fear, anxiety, or feelings of irritation don’t just fall on you for no reason. They are not random occurrences that simply happen to people's minds. They are definitely not chemical imbalance in your brain due to some nebulous chemical reactions by chance. Your negative emotions are the symptoms of the painful experiences that you have which are not healed, and which are still affecting you. The effects of these painful experiences are exacerbated by the pressures or difficulties of the other problems in your life. For instance, let's say you are already carrying a huge load on your back, then you cannot take on much more, but, let's say something else happens to you, such as the difficulties from the Pandemic, then the resultant combined weight on you can take you over the edge, kind of like the straw that break the camel's back. When this happens, people's attention usually goes to the straw that was added, but actually the majority of the weight had come from the huge load that were already there, holding a person down and causing a person issues. So how do you remove the huge load that was already there? How do you lighten them up? Is it possible to get rid of them? That is what this meeting will be all about. Come to our Meetup, where we can introduce you to some of the knowledge, tools and techniques of the breakthroughs in the field of the mind that we can apply to this ever important area of life. Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there. This group is created by the Dianetics and Scientology Life Improvement Center of Central Ohio.

**How to take control of your subconscious and harness its power!** Join us for an eye-opening lecture where the speaker will break down complex ideas in a clear and practical way. You’ll gain insights into: ✅ The true definition of the subconscious ✅ How it generates unwanted emotions ✅ Its real purpose and function ✅ What determines the pressure it exerts on you And the most important topic: **How do you take control of your subconscious!** But this isn’t just another lecture where you sit and listen passively. It’s interactive and engaging—you can ask questions at any time. 📅 Reserve your spot now! Seats are limited, so don’t wait too long to sign up. Location: 1266 Dublin Rd, Columbus, OH 43215 Hosted by the Hubbard Dianetics Foundation

This is an in-person meeting. Would you like to know the Real You, not just a shadow of yourself? Does your life energy feel somehow trapped within? Does your self-confidence get easily shaken? Do you get in the way of your own goals? We will discuss the real source of all this, what holds you back in life, and how to handle it so you can achieve more successful and happier living. Perhaps you get weighed down with negative emotions you can't seem to shrug off. Or find yourself doing strange and irrational things - not really being yourself. We will cover why that is and tools that work to help you unearth your self, your self-confidence and motivation. This meeting will help you learn about how to effectively overcome: -Out-of-control unwanted emotions -Low self-esteem -Anxiety -Negativity -Stress -Irrational fears -Traumatic or painfully emotional incidents -Breakups -Betrayals -Feeling like you're not really yourself -Self-doubt... We will discuss how to unleash the inner you and tap into your true potential. So come to this online meetup! This meeting is sponsored by the Hubbard Dianetics Foundation of Central Ohio

On a list of "My Favorite Things", few people would put a "break up" in their top ten. More often, these words evoke feelings of shame, embarrassment, poor choices, and bad or sad endings. Before the new and beautiful can be built, the old, broken, and unnecessary must be cleared away. This process can be painful, but it is good, needful, and can produce wonderful results when done wisely and well. How does one break free from anxiety, comparison, or shame? Christian Bevere points people to the freedom God desires for His children, as well as giving practical ideas on how to shed both unhealthy baggage and the lies that seek to leave us anchored to past failure. Drawing from the Bible, ***Break Up With What Broke You*** clearly shows that what Satan would seek to use for evil, God uses for good and to accomplish His purposes. Join us **Thursday, January 15, 2026, at 6:30 pm**, when we gather at **Panera Bread, 300 West Lane Avenue, Columbus, across from St. John Arena**. We'd love to see you there! Get your tickets on EventBrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/break-up-with-what-broke-you-tickets-1970803869426 Check us out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/3496806620469488