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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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...
HRT shortage in Dubai
Why is there an shortage of HRT
We hear from Sophie Smith, Founder and CEO, Nabta Health and Dr. Waqar Ahmed, Director of Pharmacy at Fakeeh Un...
Your food and entertainment menu covered
We got your back when it comes to food and movie options to check out this weekend.
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Smoking ban for born post-2008— Do You Support It?
The UK has passed a landmark law which will not allow anyone born on or after the 1st January 2009 to buy tobacco products. We look at how this can ma...
Is this the upside of menopause?
Hot flushes, brain fog, poor sleep, anxiety… menopause symptoms get a bad rep. But with a real shift in understanding, experts say there’s now some ge...
Roblox, deepfakes and online danger
From the rise of AI impersonators to new age restrictions on Roblox, we talk online safety for kids and grown-ups alike.
We also examine the sta...
Time to upskill in AI
With job cuts, pay pressure and uncertainty affecting many professionals across the UAE, one AI trainer says this could be the exact moment to future-...
The perfect blend of food and music
Shining a spotlight on culinary talent across the region, Spinneys has introduced The Chef’s Counter - a platform designed to bring audiences closer t...
Home allergy tests: The real deal, or complete quackery?
There are growing concerns that the science behind many allergy tests just doesn’t stack up — and they could be sending people down the wrong path.
Interview with an AI
It's the recruiter that never needs a coffee break - but what do candidates need to know about the rise of the chatbot interview? Helen asks two exper...
Feeling jealous?
From envy at other's travels to anger at their choices, a lot of us are feeling some pretty ugly feelings right now. Helen gets into why - and how to...
Your rights atwork
From bonuses to furloughs, we put your questions to employment lawyer Thenji Moyo. Plus inclusion specialist Louise Dawson talks SEN support for home...
Your weekend, sorted
From food to hospitality to the arts, today's episode of Afternoons with Helen Farmer is all about shining a spotlight on the local leaders putting th...
Sing for your... health?
As research suggests singing could improve lung health, we meet three experts who're feeling the benefits of music.
Plus, we talk financial plan...
Why is everyone NeeDooh hunting?
Some view it as a toy, some as a tool, but what's inarguable is that it's become a sensory sensation. Adam the OT joins Helen to explain the furore.
Is your off-plan investment safe?
Your home is often your biggest commitment, so when circumstances change, it can feel overwhelming. From rent renewals to off-plan investments, we put...
Community over competition
From food to hospitality to the arts, today's episode of Afternoons with Helen Farmer is all about shining a spotlight on the local leaders putting th...
Are you screentiming yourself into stress?
Between work, homeschool and doomscrolling, many of us are moving less and worrying more right now. Dr Shef joins us to explain why that's a concern -...
Thriving in uncertainty
From nursery numbers to exam cancellations, the systems families rely on are struggling. Helen asks the experts how the community can help…
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Job safety in the UAE
From pay and recruitement freezes to retainment in uncertain times, we get the lowdown on the job market from recruiter David MacKenzie and HR consult...
Is now the time to move house?
From questions around pricing to hesitation from buyers and sellers, many are wondering what these uncertain times mean for the UAE real estate market...
Raising hope for Dubai's restaurants
It’s no secret that many restaurants are feeling the pressure right now - from shifting consumer habits to rising costs and uncertainty across the mar...
Housewife... or generation shaper?
We talk titles - and how one major change in the UAE could change the way we view parenting and home management.
Plus, as headlines in the UK su...
Taking care of teachers
Behind every pivot to distance learning there’s a teacher holding it all together. But as the pressure mounts, how supported are our academic staff re...