What does it really mean to take care of your heart—physically, emotionally, and spiritually—as you age? This episode of The Senior Zone opens February with clarity, compassion, and community.

Host Shawn Perry kicks off National Heart Month with meaningful conversation, practical insight, and a reminder that every chapter of life still deserves care, intention, and joy.

In this episode:

• 📰 The Beacon Newspapers — Margaret Foster, Editor of The Beacon, joins us for a look inside the February 2026 issue and the stories shaping life after 50.
• 🫀 National Heart Month — Dr. Yolandra Hancock, physician and American Heart Association board member, helps us understand why heart health matters now more than ever—and what we can actually do about it.
• 🌸 Senior of the Month — A heartfelt conversation with longtime listener and supporter Earlene Smith McClain, as we turn the mic around and give her the flowers she’s earned.

Plus, our signature weekly features:

• 🎂 Birthdays of the Week
• 🪦 Dear Grave Woman with Joel Simone
• 🗞️ Later Life Lowdown — timely news, resources, and community announcements

🎧 The Senior Zone airs Mondays from 10–11am EST on WYCB 1340AM in Washington, DC.

📱 Stream live at MySpiritDC.com or listen on demand wherever you get your podcasts.

If this episode spoke to you, share it with someone who’s still becoming—just like you.

Thank you for listening and until we meet again…keep your head high, your heart full, and always — be someone who makes someone else look forward to their tomorrow.