Community D.C.

Dr. Neal Barnard (Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine) and Lisa Berigan (iHeart Radio) discuss how controlling hormones can prevent or cure many ailments, including infertility, ED, weight gain, endometriosis, fibroids, thyroid issues, depression and more. Info: www.pcrm.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Getting fit after the holidays or a pregnancy doesn’t mean giving up your indulgences. Erin Washington tells iHeart’s Bernie Lucas how to find that balance & provides exercise tips from her new book “Squats & Margaritas: A Journey to Finding Balance”. Info: www.squatsandmargaritas.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The MLK Day is a day on not a day off. Volunteer Fairfax staff & volunteers discuss “Give Together,” “Valentines Challenge” and other Day of Service and seasonal volunteer opportunities. Info: www.volunteerfairfax.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meaghan Kilner, a local high school student and cancer survivor, talks about her journey from diagnosis to recovery. She and her mom Maura provide details about upcoming fundraising events. Info: www.lls.org/nca See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clinical psychologist Dr. Cynthia Post and iHeart’s Bernie Lucas discuss the current state of friendships, how they change over time, the effect of social media and more. Info: www.cynthiapostphd.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Winter driving and car maintenance tips, recent roadside deadly accidents and school bus safety and a related tragedy are among the issues discussed by AAA Mid Atlantic’s John Townsend and iHeart’s Bernie Lucas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hear about volunteer opportunities, especially for seniors, on MLK Day of Service, January 20th. RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) representatives Rob Paine and Brandie Morris discuss this and more with iHeart’s Bernie Lucas. Info: www.volunteerfairfax.org and www.rsvpnova.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn about the adoption process & other ways to help dogs that are in shelters and with rescue groups, even if you’re not ready to adopt. Patti Stinson (A Forever Home Rescue Foundation, Chantilly) discusses this with iHeart’s Lisa Berigan. Info: www.aforeverhome.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Need a free ride if you drink too much during the holidays? WRAP’s director Kurt Erickson tells iHeart’s Bernie Lucas about the Sober Ride campaign, safe celebrating tips and advocacy in upcoming state legislative sessions. Info: www.wrap.org , www.soberride.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Children need specialized medical care. Hear about Children’s National Hospital from the Sr. Dir. Of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Tracy Jones. Also hear details about the upcoming radiothon on WASH-FM. Info: www.childrensnational.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hear about kidney disease, organ donation, success stories, the upcoming Wizards Organ Donation Tournament and more from local NKF Exec Dir Michele Anthony. Info: www.kidneywdc.org . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hear about the impact of senior volunteering, specific opportunities and some myths of volunteering. RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) representatives Rob Paine and Brandie Morris discuss this and more. Info: www.volunteerfairfax.org and www.rsvpnova.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Treating and curing catastrophic childhood illnesses is the focus of this conversation between St. Jude Market Director Lisa Surprenant and iHeart’s Bernie Lucas. They also discuss successes and the upcoming 98.7 WMZQ Radiothon. Info: www.stjude.org . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is a Chamber of Commerce, who is in it and what do they do? Montgomery County Chamber CEO Gigi Godwin gives iHeart’s Bernie Lucas all the details and shares some local business success stories. Info: www.mccc.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CEO Eshauna Smith tells iHeart’s Bernie Lucas about the Urban Alliance mission to establish paid internships for low income high school students, providing real world job experience opportunities. Info: www.theurbanalliance.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hear about Fisher House, a Maryland-based international organization that provides housing near medical facilities for injured service members, veterans & their families. David Coker & Michelle Baldanza also tell iHeart’s Bernie Lucas about their other programs like Hero Miles. Info: www.fisherhouse.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Does it matter if expired prescription drugs sit in your medicine cabinet? Yes. Hear why & what you can do, from DEA Acting Administrator Uttam Dhilon. He and iHeart’s Jen Richie also discuss the opioid crisis, reducing the supply, enforcement initiatives and more. Info: www.deatakeback.com and www.dea.gov See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learning disorders/learning differences, signs, types, what we can do, how it can affect a child’s life into adulthood are all discussed in this conversation with clinical psychologist Dr. Cynthia Post. Info: www.cynthiapostphd.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the U.S. Learn warning signs of people who might be considering suicide & what to do if we see them. Also get details about Out of the Darkness Walks. Info: www.afsp.org/DC Helpline: 800-273-TALK See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nearly 6500 people are experiencing homelessness in the DMV. Hear what that means and how we can help, from Rosie Allen-Herring, CEO of United Way of the National Capital Area. Info: www.unitedwaynca.org and www.volunteer.unitedwaynca.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you living with kidney disease and don’t know it? Hear about risk factors, treatment options, transplants, screenings and the upcoming Kidney Walk and Kidney Ball. Local NKF Exec. Dir. Michele Anthony and Kidney Ball chair Paul Smith discuss the details with iHeart’s Bernie Lucas. Info: www.kidneywdc.org and www.kidneyballdcc.org and www.kidneywalk.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

The annual Volunteerfest is coming in October. Hear details about the event, project descriptions, venefits of volunteering and more from Adrienne Ognibene (Volunteer Fairfax) and Janet Davison (CRI, a participating organization). Info: www.volunteerfairfax.org and www.mycri.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the U.S. Tammi and Mike Ginsburg, with the Maryland chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, discuss warning signs, what we should do, local support and the upcoming MD Out of the Darkness Walks. Info: www.afsp.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

YMCA’s Welcoming Week is Sept. 13-22. YMCA’s Carson Henry tells iHeart’s Bernie Lucas what it is and outlines some specific local activities going on at various DMV locations. They also discuss immigrant fears and the YMCA mission. Info: www.ymcadc.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

School shootings, large public events, political polarization and memories of 9/11 often result in fear and anxiety. Clinical psychologist Dr. Cynthia Post discusses this issue with iHeart’s Bernie Lucas and offers tips on reducing the anxiety. Info: www.cynthiapostphd.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.