Afternoons with Helen Farmer
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Afternoons with Helen Farmer
A laid back look at life in the UAE. Stay up to date with what's happening and where to go with free advice, expert opinion and storytelling which gives an inside scoop in to real life UAE. Calling foodies, culture vultures and people who want answers from our trusted team of engaging experts.
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Not your usual French-style bakery
We've got your weekend covered with everything delicious— from freshly baked bread, pizza, coffee, and chocolates to comforting ramen, mushrooms, and...
Life after raising kids
When children leave home, what happens to the parents? We discuss the challenges of empty nesting, what parents can do to adapt to this new chapter an...
Fixing women's health gap
Studies have shown women are more likely to experience delayed diagnoses, dismissed symptoms and gaps in care. Today we're asking why that happened, w...
Can sleeping in separate beds save a marriage?
Sharing a bed has long been a symbol of a healthy relationship, but why do more and more couples choose to sleep apart?
Limiting technology use...
Is it a bad time to look for a job during summer?
Summer can be a strange time in recruitment, with some companies slowing down while others use the quieter months to hire strategically. We look at wh...
Jason Atherton on fatherhood, food and the future
Chef Jason Atherton talks about how fatherhood has influenced his kitchens, and what the future holds for his restaurant empire.
Lifestyle jour...
How two sisters found clarity and support in palliative care
Fouzia and Kashaf want their father to live with dignity and less suffering following a devastating life-limiting diagnosis, and found it through Dr....
Should we ban social media for under 16s in the UAE?
We're getting valuable insights from Dr. Alison Burrows, technology and wellbeing consultant, and Yasmin Carey, an influencer and content creator - th...
Are you "bad with money"? You need to change your money mindset.
Psychologist and "mindhacker Hiba Balfaqih tell us about the four money mindsets and how to address them.
Injeel Moti tell us why she cre...
Where to get Emirati food
Ahmad Ali, the man behind the food blog Emirati Food Geeks, gives is recommendations for the best Emirati food in the UAE.
Supper Club myths, de...
Less Screen Time, More Story Time
How do we help children fall in love with reading in the age of smartphones, tablets and endless scrolling?
See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...
Menopause: brain fog and longevity
Does your brain work differently during your menopausal years? Monica Mathijs, founder of EQ Brains, explains.
Menopause coach Sharon James has...
What does it mean to be a strong man today?
Three Dubai-based men share their stories and insight into what it means to be a strong man today.
Scott Armstrong, Founder and CEO of Mentl
E-scooter injuries on the rise in kids
Dr. Shireen Marzouk, Paediatrician at Circle Care Clinic, has seen many patients suffering from e-scooter-related accidents.
So what are the rul...
Why The Beam is your ideal family dining spot
Farmer's Kitchen is live from The Beam by Nick Alvis with the people shaping Dubai’s food and entertainment scene.
Hear from Chef Nick Alvis, C...
"My son used my credit card to buy AED10,000 worth of gaming add-ons"
Is your credit card safe from your kids? Edfundo's Simon Wing chats to Helen about financial literacy for kids.
Leah Nicholls of Impulse Defence...
Exclusive: Helen in conversation with H.E. Reem Al Hashimy
In an exclusive conversation on Dubai Eye 103.8, Helen asks Her Excellency Reem Al Hashimy, UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation, about...
PCOS is now PMOS: Why is it a big deal?
Helen chats to Georgie Ricks, the woman behind the community It's A PCOS Party, and Dr. OBGYN Dr. Nana Wyberg of Health Bay Clinic.
Can you rev...
Preparing our teens for uni
Many families are looking for healthier ways for teens to build confidence, independence and real-world skills. Teenovation is one UAE initiative tryi...
"I was with John Krasinski in Dubai."
That's one experience of pilot-turned-actor Khalid Saeed as he was in a scene alongside John Krasinski in the new Jack Ryan: Ghost War film shot right...
The problem with kids and skincare
Why are kids so into skincare? Dr Ankita Tuknayat, Specialist Dermatology at Aster Clinic unpacks the dangers posed by skincare products to young chil...
What's it like working under Jason Atherton?
Chef Nathan Dors is Head Chef at City Social and Chef Daniel Birk from Row on 45 tell Helen how they startd in the kitchen, and what it's like working...
Future careers for our kids
What do children really want to be when they grow up? We explore why more young people are looking at careers in IT and cybersecurity, with insights f...
Breathe better, live better!
This spring, take a deep breath—literally! Explore proper breathing techniques and pulmonary care;
Celebrate World HR Day by prioritizing workpl...
Are we giving our kids weight loss jabs?
Experts say GLP-1 injections are one option to treat obesity among children, as explained by Dr. Reham Ghanim, Pediatric Endocrinologist at Metabolic....
A magic sleep pill that cures insomnia?
Helen uncovers the science of sleep and learns more about this new pill with Dr. Mohammad Nami, Associate Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience and Clin...
Akira Back's Chef Gio
Helen is live from one of Dubai’s most talked-about dining destinations - Akira Back at W Dubai – The Palm - and if you’ve ever wondered how chefs bal...
More women are freelancing, and it's good for them
Career development specialist Shazia Bharuchi tells us why freelancing is a great set up for women.
Meanwhile, should we re think traditional ex...
The cost of raising a child in the UAE
Have you crunched the numbers on how much raising your children is costing you?
Personal finance experts Jay Tolentino and Carol Glynn join Hel...
See you at the next menopause mixer
Menopause doesn't have to be grim, just ask those who signed up to attend a menopause mixer, organised by Donna Howarth, Founder & CEO, Middle East Me...
Legal Hour: Wills, inheritance and guardianship
Recent legal reforms in the UAE have changed the landscape for non-Muslim expats, but there’s still huge confusion around whether wills are now effect...
What does community look like in the UAE right now?
Broadcasting live from ICD Brookfield Place, and exploring everything from Abu Dhabi’s growing arts scene and Dubai’s independent food community to a...
Rewilding the self
After a major life crisis - illness, loss, trauma, or even a quiet but profound shift - there’s often an expectation that we “get back to normal.” But...
Is it you - or is it the world?
It's easy to feel overwhelmed or like you're struggling to keep up with demands - but a new book argues it's not you, it's your ancient wiring. Helen...
The reality of home schooling's return
It's the news that noone wanted - but what does the return to homeschooling really mean for kids, teachers and parents alike? Helen asks the experts
Divorce, kids and digital lives
Whether we put our kids’ lives on social media is a key consideration for many modern parents. Now, a landmark case in Abu Dhabi is examining how that...
The rise of 'home cafes'
Two Gen Z's are in to share how they started their cafe businesses from the comfort of their homes.
We got your back on what to do this weekend...
Dubai Property: Dip or Opportunity?
Dubai’s property market has dipped for the first time in six years — but homes are still selling, and villa prices are holding in many communities. Cl...
Huda Kattan's breast reduction surgery sparks conversation
Huda Beauty founder Huda Kattan has opened up about a serious health scare after revealing that her breast implants had ruptured after more than a dec...
Skincare for Every Shade
How inclusive is skincare in the UAE? Vimbai Midzi, Founder of Deeper Beauty, joins us to talk melanin-friendly skincare, representation in beauty, an...