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The Senior Zone
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A trusted source for news, resources, and conversations that empower seniors to thrive beyond their imaginations! ✨ Join us as we celebrate aging, advocate for senior well-being, and connect with a vibrant community that values wisdom, experience & growth.
This week on The Senior Zone: celebrating 50 years of Legal Counsel for the Elderly + a deep dive into Medicare clarity with MoCo SHIP!

Plus Birthdays, Dear Grave Woman & the Later Life Lowdown. Monday 10am on WYCB 1340AM or stream at MySpiritDC.com!

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November 21, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Join Shawn Perry on The Senior Zone — the DMV’s #1 radio show for the 50+ community!

This week: “Nourish to Flourish” with CHC’s Dr. Jean Accius & NCOA’s Gretchen Tanbonliong.

Mondays 10AM on WYCB 1340AM or stream live at [MySpiritDC.com]

#TheSeniorZone
November 14, 2025 at 4:48 PM
This week on The Senior Zone — we celebrate 13 years strong! Join Shawn Perry for “Care & Courage,” honoring caregivers, families, and those aging with purpose. Mondays 10–11am on WYCB 1340AM or stream live at www.MySpiritDC.com.
November 7, 2025 at 8:24 PM
This week on The Senior Zone: We unpack DC’s 2026 Medicaid changes with Eugene Simms and celebrate Ms. Senior DC 2025, Valerie E. Robinson! Plus “Dear Grave Woman,” birthdays & The Later Life Lowdown. Monday 10am EST on WYCB 1340AM or MySpiritDC.com 💪🏽✨
October 30, 2025 at 2:07 PM
It’s Medicare Open Enrollment! This week on The Senior Zone, we’re making it plain with Valerie Espinoza from Legal Counsel for the Elderly. Plus—Dr. Sheila Woodhouse joins us to talk CPR & saving lives!
📻 Mon 10am WYCB 1340AM | www.MySpiritDC.com
October 24, 2025 at 12:58 PM
This week on The Senior Zone: Dr. Monica Shah joins us to talk heart health & leadership, plus Amy Mix introduces the DC Resource Bridge — connecting residents to free legal help. Tune in Monday 10am on WYCB 1340AM or stream live at MySpiritDC.com 💙 #TheSeniorZone
October 17, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Today on The Senior Zone: “AARP Voices: Advocacy, Aging & the Power to Be Heard.” Tune in as Shawn Perry talks with AARP Maryland’s Sara Westrick & AARP DC’s Louis Davis Jr. WYCB 1340AM • 10–11am ET • Stream: www.MySpiritDC.com #TheSeniorZone #AARP
October 9, 2025 at 3:41 PM
This Monday on The Senior Zone—we’re talking money, safety & inspiration! SEC’s Lori Schock on World Investor Week + DC Fire Marshal Kauffman on Fire Prevention. Plus birthdays, “Dear Grave Woman,” & Later Life Lowdown! 10am EST on WYCB1340 & MySpiritDC.com 🎙️
October 3, 2025 at 12:24 PM
This Monday, Sept. 29th, on The Senior Zone: (1) Residents’ Rights Month, & (2) Aging in Place tips, + our newest weekly segment Dear Grave Woman. Tune in 10am EST on WYCB 1340AM or stream at www.MySpiritDC.com. #SeniorZone
September 27, 2025 at 9:55 PM
🎙️ Mon 9/22 @ 10am — The Senior Zone is back! Rodney Perry & Correy Bell bring the laughs, Shed G & Joanna Briley share heart + humor, plus Birthdays 🎂, Dear Grave Woman 🕊️ & the Later Life Lowdown 📰. 📻 WYCB 1340AM + myspiritdc.com
September 19, 2025 at 3:11 PM
This week on The Senior Zone (9/15): Author & empowerment coach Laura Brennan Ballet on activating your brilliance + Max Richtman on safeguarding Social Security & Medicare. Tune in: WYCB 1340AM or stream live at MySpiritDC.com, Mondays 10am EST.
September 12, 2025 at 9:32 PM
No guests this week—just me and you. An All-Shawn-Perry edition of The Senior Zone! We’ll talk health, lessons from past guests, the state of seniors, birthdays, & more. Tune in Sept 8th at 10am on WYCB 1340AM!
September 7, 2025 at 9:04 PM
This week on The Senior Zone (9/1, 10am EST, WYCB 1340AM): Beacon Newspapers, Editor, Margaret Foster, health truth-teller Dr. Lewis Meline, and laughter with comedian Ty Barnett. Plus Birthdays, “Dear Grave Woman,” & Later Life Lowdown. 🎙️ theseniorzone.com
August 31, 2025 at 12:18 AM
This Monday, 8/25, on The Senior Zone: Legal wisdom from LCE, life-changing stories with Gifts of Adversity founder Mark DeBellis, and our newest segment “Dear Grave Woman” returns.

Mon @10AM on WYCB 1340AM or stream at MySpiritDC.com. #SeniorZoneRadio
August 24, 2025 at 12:26 PM
This week on The Senior Zone: Humorist Diane Dean-Epps on aging with attitude, & Dr. Clete Bulach on the power of human behavior.

Tune in Monday, 8/18 at 10:00am EST on WYCB 1340AM or stream live: www.MySpiritDC.com.

#AgingOutLoud #TheSeniorZone
August 16, 2025 at 9:14 PM
🎙️ On next Monday's episode of The Senior Zone, caregiving meets comedy w/Mark Steven Porro, and Aaron Marcus shows how to break into acting at any age! Plus, birthday shutout's, Dear Grave Woman, and more.

Mon, 8/11 @10AM on WYCB 1340AM. 🎧 Stream: www.MySpiritDC.com

#AgingOutLoud
August 5, 2025 at 8:13 PM
This Monday, 8/4 on #TheSeniorZone: Stories that heal, habits that empower. Don’t miss author Malaika Nawaz, coach Claudia Braun, and the latest segment of “Dear Grave Woman.” 10am EST on WYCB 1340AM / stream: MySpiritDC.com #aging #wellness #radio
August 1, 2025 at 4:03 PM
This Monday, 7/28 on The Senior Zone 🎙️

🟡 Guardianship alternatives
🟡 Parenting adult kids + recovery
🟡 New segment: “Dear Grave Woman”

Guests: Jessica Bronson, Attorney & Martha Burich, Author

10am EST on WYCB 1340AM or stream: www.MySpiritDC.com
#SeniorZone #DMV50Plus
July 26, 2025 at 12:56 PM
On next week’s #TheSeniorZone: Medicare made simple, Meals on Wheels explained, and the debut of our bold new segment—Dear Grave Woman. 🧠❤️ Tune in 7/21, 10am on WYCB 1340AM or stream live: www.MySpiritDC.com
July 17, 2025 at 2:07 PM
This upcoming Monday, 7/14, on The Senior Zone: AARP takes center stage as we unpack Social Security’s future & DC advocacy with Hank Greenberg, Tony Trenkle & Louis Davis, Jr.

Tune in at 10am EST on WYCB 1340AM or stream at www.MySpiritDC.com! #SeniorZone #AARP
July 10, 2025 at 4:49 PM
🎙️ This Monday on The Senior Zone: USAging CEO Sandy Markwood talks purpose + policy, and we crown Ms. Senior D.C. 2025—Valerie E. Robinson!

Tune in July 7, 10AM on WYCB 1340AM or stream at MySpiritDC.com. Because aging is a victory lap, not a setback! 🏁👑
July 5, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Don’t miss The Senior Zone, June 30 @ 10AM EST! We’re talking Social Security justice with AARP & Legal Counsel for the Elderly, plus a powerful convo with The Grave Woman on grief, culture, & healing. Live on WYCB 1340AM or stream: MySpiritDC.com #SeniorZone
June 26, 2025 at 11:06 PM
This week on The Senior Zone—Radiant longevity with Dr. Julianna Lindsey, comedy with The Laughter Zone, and more!

Tune in Monday, 6/23 @ 10AM on WYCB 1340AM or stream live at MySpiritDC.com.

Aging boldly never sounded this good! 🎙️💫 #TheSeniorZone
June 20, 2025 at 2:45 PM
This week on The Senior Zone we kick off Protect Week 2025!

Tune in for expert advice on shielding older adults from fraud, neglect & abuse.

Monday, 6/16 @ 10am on WYCB 1340AM or stream @ www.MySpiritDC.com. Let’s protect what matters.

#ProtectWeek #SeniorSafety
June 12, 2025 at 3:11 PM
On The Senior Zone (June 9 @ 10AM EST):

🧠 A powerful convo on fighting cognitive decline w/ Resilient Health Communities

😂 Plus laughs from Roman Murray & Drew Thomas

🎧 WYCB 1340AM | MySpiritDC.com

#TheSeniorZone #DMVradio #AgingStrong
June 7, 2025 at 3:17 PM