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Afternoons with Helen Farmer

Dubai Eye 103.8

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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73:46

Would you let AI pick your dinner?

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2025/06/13

You’ve gotten used to using it at work. But could a Dubai-founded food app make your home life easier too, by letting AI plan your meals? Arij Baidas, founder of YuFood, tells Helen how she’s aiming to solve our dinner dilemmas. Meanwhile, from tomato shortages in India to issues growing rice in Japan, climate change could be about to change what we view as staple foods. Dr Dhanush Dinesh, Founder of ClimEat, tells us how to prepare. On the entertainment front, Susanna Skelding, the

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24:00

Should you consider freezing your eggs?

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2025/06/12

Dancing with the Stars co-host Julianne Hough has revealed that she recently had her eggs frozen for the third time. With more women than ever choosing to freeze their eggs, how much do we really understand about the process, the costs, and the emotional toll? Cassie Destino – Founder, IVF Support UAE and Dr Bohaira El Geyoushi, Consultant Gynecologist at American Hospital Dubai, specialising in Reproductive Medicine and IVF join Helen to discuss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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76:46

What can we learn from the Bezos pre-nup?

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2025/06/11

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez have reportedly signed an “ironclad” pre-nup which lawyers have described as more complex than a business merger. But is a pre-wedding agreement something ‘normal’ couples should be considering too? Helen askes Expat Law's Byron James. We also talk hustle culture, and the impact on male mental health, with Dubai's stressed men, and psychologist Joslin Gracias. And do your kids stick to screen limits appropriate to their age? Do you even know what

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77:47

Why won’t Gen Z stay in a job?

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2025/06/10

Forty per cent of professionals aged 18 to 25 have already held three or more jobs early in their careers, according to 2025 MENA Salary Survey. But are they wrong to job hop – or are employers missing a trick when it comes to keeping new talent? Helen asks a recruiter – and some Gen Zers themselves. We also talk teen skincare, acne, and the dangers of taking your dermatological advice from TikTok with two leading dermatologists. And if you’re struggling with the mental health

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81:50

Should you discipline other people's kids?

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2025/06/09

It's a controversial topic - but with communal discipline still common in many cultures, does it truly take a village to raise a child? And if so, how do you establish the norms in your own community. Helen puts it to three parenting experts. Meanwhile, as a major oncology conference in the USA hears how cancer patients are now delaying or refusing treatment in favour of miracle diets, essential oils and advice from TikTok influencers with no medical qualifications, Helen factchecks some medical

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82:43

Impact of bosses on employees' mental health

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2025/06/04

Researchers say 69 per cent of workers believe their boss has as big an impact on their mental health as their partner. That's grand if your boss is great - not so helpful if your boss is a less supportive influence. But what does good and bad management really look like? And what can we do if our bosses are draining us more than they're empowering us? Paul Littlejohn, Founder of Wingman Executive Consulting and Lorna King, workplace culture consultant, join Jennifer Crichton to discuss.See

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81:06

The #SkinnyTok ban

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2025/06/03

Regulators in Europe have forced a ban on dangerous diet culture social media posts - but will it make a difference? Helen asks body image expert Florence Gillet. Plus, Dubai Police are on hand to update us on their efforts to curb E-crime, we discuss the power of women over 50 in the workplace, and as the Beckhams make headlines for all the wrong reasons, therapist Marissa Peer explores the sad realities of family estrangement…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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92:09

Kids, concussions, and the dangers of viral challenge...

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2025/06/02

A new ‘sport’ based on rugby tackling without protective equipment has led to the death of a teen in New Zealand. So, what is RunIt Straight, why is it causing so much concern, and what do those behind it need to learn from rugby’s safety standards? We ask Scott Hastings and Apollo Perelini from UAE Rugby, and hear from parents and sports scientists too. Meanwhile, World No Tobacco Day 2025 took place over the weekend – but as new research reveals the UAE’s tobacco use

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67:23

Preparing for Eid al Adha

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2025/05/30

From travel to feeding the family, we've got all the expert advice you need for the upcoming holiday. Plus, we explore the green changes afoot at the newest branch of Vietnamese foodies, meet the keen baker who turned her hobbie into one of Dubai's most successful dessert brands, and we learn how the UAE's supermarkets are navigating TikTok's ever-changing viral food trends.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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44:36

Labubu, FOMO & the pressure to perform

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2025/05/29

You’ve seen the hype — Labubu figures selling out in minutes, only to resurface online for eye-watering prices. But what does this frenzy reveal about us? In this episode, we dive into the psychology of ‘drop culture’ with Dr. Sarah Rasmi, exploring how scarcity and social media fuel obsession and anxiety. Then we turn to the world of youth sports with Dr. Shefali Verma to ask: are we raising kids to chase wins instead of wellbeing? From collectibles to competitions, we

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59:51

Making social media work for you

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2025/05/28

Afternoons is live from the Arab Media Summit – and taking your questions on how to make the digital world work for your business this summer. Helen is joined by entrepreneur Ahmad Alzamel, the influencer behind the globally viral Lazy Cat cake, and Alex Carvlalho from House of Social. Meanwhile, with four in five homes now boasting at least one smart device, tech journalist Nick Regos brings us up to speed on the rise of the robots. Dr Margaret Harris from the World Health Organisation talks

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58:14

What’s trending, and who’s spending, in the Middle...

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2025/05/27

We’re live from The Hotel Show, where everything from the bed you sleep in to the art you see on your next staycation will be decided. Helen chats to industry experts about what could be coming to a lobby near you soon. Plus, how much is too much to spend on a school trip? Teachers, parents and finance experts weigh in. And as a terrifying new thriller sheds a light on maternal OCD, we get expert advice on the risks from psychologist Aisling Prendergast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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55:52

Are new arrivals affecting UAE salaries?

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2025/05/26

Forget beanbags and free snacks – jobseekers in 2025 are looking for fair pay, flexibility, and a sense of purpose. But as a new study shows 50% of companies are now struggling with staff retainment, are expectations and reality matching up? And what role are new arrivals playing in shifting job market trends? HR consultant Rohini Bhalla Gill and John Fitzpatrick, Managing Director at Emiratalent, join Helen. Plus Madeleine Mendy is on hand with the legal advice divorced parents need before

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63:59

Dubai's new stars

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2025/05/23

From the world’s first three star Indian restaurant to some record-breaking wins for Atlantis, we get all the goss from last night’s Michelin Dubai ceremony. Plus, how restaurateurs spot future stars, how culinary traditions travel across borders - and why we should all be celebrating World Bee Day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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37:33

The rise of enforced joy at work

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2025/05/22

From baristas at Starbucks to retail workers at Tiffany & Co, emotional performance is now part of the job description. But is mandating joy at work a way businesses can thrive – or just another path to employee burnout? Helen asks workplace culture psychologist Hajra Hussain and Mindvalley co-founder Ajit Nawalkha. Meanwhile, Dubai has made history, becoming the first Certified Autism Destination in the Eastern Hemisphere. But what does that really look like beyond airports and check-in

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63:09

The young people who hate the internet

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2025/05/21

Almost half of young people would prefer a world without internet, according to a new study. But why? And what’s it like to get caught out online? Helen is joined by Dr digital education expert Alison Burrows and Heather Harries, the mother of a teen extortion victim. Meanwhile, in today’s world of artificial intelligence, big data and analytics, it may seem that intuition has no place in decision-making. Psychologist Joslin Gracias explains why that's absolutely not the case. And as new

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57:28

What on earth is a meme coin?

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2025/05/20

20 May 2025. Dubai just made headlines by announcing it will accept crypto payments for government services. But what does that actually mean for you and me? Today, we're answering all the crypto questions you were to shy to ask, with Samir Safar-Aly, the Co-Chair of Policy & Regulations at the MENA FinTech Association, & Carol Glynn of Conscious Finance Coaching. Meanwhile, Joe Biden’s stage five cancer diagnosis has caused shock – but is it unusual? And what is the prognosis

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63:40

Road rage in the UAE

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2025/05/19

More than 70% of drivers in the UAE admit to experiencing road rage, whether it’s tailgating, swerving, or shouting through the window. But what’s driving it? Helen asks traffic consultant Dr Mostafa Aldah and psychologist Mark Samways. Meanwhile, Haus & Haus are on hand to answer your property questions. Plus, we ask, would you forgive a cheat? What is being done to tackle financial exclusion in the Middle East? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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57:24

From kitchen to culture: what food feels like home?

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2025/05/16

In this flavorful episode of Farmer’s Kitchen, Jen Crichton explores how food connects us to our roots — even when we’re far from home. Khalid Al Sabi of Barrad, Shaw Lash of Lila’s Taqueria, and Fay Economides of Mythos join Jen to reflect on the emotional power of food, inspired by the hit TV show No Place Like Home. Next, we tackle a heated topic: food allergies and the growing challenges they present for restaurants. Allergist Dr. Stuart Carr and allergy sufferers share

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44:32

Are there really health benefits to eating raw meat?

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2025/05/15

Netflix’ latest shock documentary follows the Liver King, a man who made millions selling supplements to followers of his raw meat diet. He calls it ancestral living – but is there any truth to his health claims? Helen asks Dr. Nas Al Jafari of DNA Health. Meanwhile, as new figures from Salik show a 9% rise in traffic on Dubai’s roads, engineering expert Christopher Seymour explains the infrastructure options. And after an unsupervised toddler caused untold damage to a Rothko in a

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