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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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77:12

Is it legal to withhold a passport?

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2025/04/16

Helen meets the Dubai-based new mum leading the charge on reuniting eight workers with their passports after they fell victim to a rogue employer. Meanwhile, employment lawyer Thenji Moyo is on hand to clarify the rules. Fatima Haddad from domestic abuse crisis centre Shamsaha is on hand to discuss Sharjah’s moves to protect women and children by seizing the properties of abusive partners. We have more health info than ever before - but is that leading to anxiety and over-diagnosis? Dr Heather

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71:24

Is your partner ‘microcheating’?

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2025/04/15

It used to be that cheating meant being in the same place as someone other than your spouse. Has the online world muddied the waters? Helen asks Dr Thoriya. Meanwhile, Sophie Thomas and Anna Kaminski discuss rising ADHD diagnosis in adults, and lawyer Scott Hutton is on hand to take your property questions…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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82:59

Are first-time mums getting older?

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2025/04/14

New research shows more over-40s are giving birth than teenagers for the first time in history. Why? And what does it mean for the future of fertility? We ask Lindsay Davidson, who had her son at 43, and Dr Luciano Nardo of Now Clinics. Meanwhile, as a new Netflix documentary sounds the alarm over kidfluencing, Meta says it will ban its live features for under-16s. So, where is the line when it comes to our kids’ online interactions? Coach Maysaa Fahour and Dubai-based child influencer DJ

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85:18

Why did the chicken go to the cinema?

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2025/04/11

Are Tik Tok trends ruining the cinema experience? It depends who you ask, says entertainment journalist William Mullaly. Meanwhile, Chef Gregoire Berger tells Helen what’s next for him after a decade at Ossiano, Courtney Brandt has your food headlines, and we delve into a new dubai chef collab bringing us ceviche, squared…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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52:37

Would you still send your child to uni in the US?

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2025/04/10

US unis have long been on the wishlist for families here in the UAE – but are we now seeing a sea change amid safety concerns for students in the states. Varun Jain, CEO of UniHawk & Heather Harries, Heather Harries Education Hub, are on hand to bring us up to speed. Meanwhile, new research suggests 98% of consumers now see reviews as an essential part of how they buy goods and services, meaning businesses now routinely ask for our feedback. But when does engaging with customers tip into

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79:58

NOCs, visas and control in relationships

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2025/04/09

A wife wants to work, her husband and sponsor doesn't want her to - so what happens? It's a query that created a stir on social media in Dubai this week - so we put it to employment lawyer Thenji Moyo and family lawyer Madeleine Mendy... Also on today's show, the UK is celebrating its first live birth after womb transfer - bringing the total babies born globally after the procedure to an estimated 120. Dr Partha Das from Orchid Fertility is on hand to explain the potential impact. As a new study

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70:35

Is your boss a narcissist?

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2025/04/08

Ambitious? Self-reliant? The language used in many job postings appeals to people with ‘a grand view of self’, according to new research. Helen breaks down the implications with researcher Jonathan Gay from the University of Mississippi and Genie Recruitment's Nicki Simpson. Meanwhile, as another research paper suggests everything from the time we apply our skincare to sun exposure to - wait for it - our partner's own skincare habits could be impacting our skin health, she gets the

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89:23

Riding out the Trump slump

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2025/04/07

From family finances to shares and retirement savings, money anxiety is hitting many of us right now. Helen gets advice from financial coaches Jay Adrian Tolentino and Carol Glynn. She's also joined by the Family Hub's Hanan Ezzeldin and Ben Fox from Repton Al Barsha to discuss the ongoing discussion around Netflix' Adolescence - and the role schools and educators can play in the discussion. Do you use 'politisms' to say what you DON'T really mean? If so, you're not alone, as Dr Ben Beaumont from

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90:01

Could AI help you overcome stage fright?

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2025/04/04

A new free AI programme claims to help anyone overcome stagefright. But is confidence all it takes to become a memorable speaker? We ask speaker and coach Flo Akinbiyi. On the food front, Matthew Jones from Bread Ahead unveils his third Dubai store, while star Chef Tristan Farmer opens the doors to his newest restaurant this weekend. And as a new study finds 20% of Emirati consumers would swap to lab-made meat for health and planet, is it really the better option? We asked nutritionist Kripa Gokal

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86:54

Discussing Dr Liz O'Riordan's journey from oncologist...

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2025/04/03

After a career treating breast cancer, Liz O’Riordan didn’t expect to find herself on the other side of the desk. She tells Helen why she’s now dedicating her life to inspiring other women to take charge of their own wellbeing… Meanwhile, following yesterday's discussion of rising autism rates among kids, one Ma’an backed social entertprise has turned its attention to inclusivity and accessibility at work for an increasing cohort of autistic adults. We meet 13-year old

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88:40

Are we taking social media too personally?

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2025/04/02

Singer Chappell Roan's comments that her friends with kids are living in 'hell' sparked a huge online debate this week - but why? Dr Thoraiya joins Jen Crichton to unpick our collective inability to scroll past content we don’t relate to. We marked World Autism Day with Occupational Therapist Adam Griffin and Dr Alexandre Machaeo who both say it's time we advance from awareness of to truly understanding neurodiversity. And we hear from UAE-based author Sara Hamdan, whose recent record-breaking

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83:08

What does it mean to be rich?

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2025/03/31

Researchers in the US say just a couple of years ago, your average American would have classed an annual salary of 200 hundred thousand dollars - roughly 60 thousand dirhams a month - as rich. But is that all there is to it? Or are our expectations changing? What does it mean to live a rich life in 2025? Beth Clay from Finance Her Well and Christian Kiefer, CEO & Founder of Spa Wellness Project Management join Jen Crichton to discuss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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82:21

How the Hallyu Wave is taking over the UAE

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2025/03/28

Plus, we take a look at how the hospitality industry has survived and thrived five years after COVID. We chat with Chef Hattem Matar about his signature dishes and what Ramadan means to him. We also speak with Chef Jason Atherton about how he navigated the challenges of the pandemic and his latest restaurant launches. Lastly, we dive into how lawyer Gabriela Skaf pivoted from law to entrepreneurship, founding Dubai’s first puppet theater, Les Marionnettes.See omnystudio.com/listener for

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82:28

Are our busy lives impacting our children?

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2025/03/27

From planning a family holiday to finding new fun things to do Helen discusses the reality of parenting with founder of Familierge the first family concierge service in the UAE. And staying on the Covid theme 5 years on Helen unpicks the impact the pandemic had on education with education expert Dr. Dala Kakos. And is ‘affluent neglect’ a term you are familiar with? In a world where parents are busy juggling it all do we really understand the impact of having little time for our

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81:43

Is it important to obsess over our social media...

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2025/03/26

Did you find love during the pandemic or did you fall out of love? Dating and relationship expert Hunt Ethridge explains what people struggled with most when it came love in lockdown. Helen Farmer debated social media and whether we have become obsessed with our own personal brand or whether its what has to happen in 2025. And have you been a victim of a scam recently? Lawyer Ammar ElBanna answered all your questions in keeping your money safe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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85:30

The one song that takes us back to the pandemic

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2025/03/25

Helen Farmer looks at how workplaces changed over the pandemic, Senior HR consultant Rohini Gill discusses what employees are now looking for in employment. What song, film or series reminds you of your time in lockdown? And what does travel and toursim look like now 5 years on, Helen speaks to industry experts to find out what is most important to traveler’s these days.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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74:49

The world of healthcare 5 years on

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2025/03/24

Five years on Helen Farmer explores how the Covid pandemic changed our health and healthcare systems, hearing from long Covid patients as well as speaking to trusted Dr Rania. Netflix hit ‘Adolescence’ is still making headlines around the world, Helen chats with ex Snapchat employee Rachel who discusses what parents misunderstand the most about these platforms . And have you tried the latest sporting craze, Hyrox? Coach Dannie Crewe joins us to explain whats involved and whether

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75:19

Emirati & Middle Eastern Cuisine Through Modern Bedouins

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2025/03/21

In this episode, modern Bedouins Zahra Abdalla and Ahmed Al Enezi share their most cherished memories and experiences with food. Next, we explore the latest food trends and updates in the UAE with renowned food writer Simon Ritchie. In honor of World Water Day, we dive into the impact of consumer choices—particularly when it comes to selecting local bottled water. Join Hannah Mainds from the Arbor School and her student Loki as they discuss the importance of this advocacy. Finally, health

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71:32

The impact of Adolescence

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2025/03/19

It’s the Netflix show that’s making waves all over the world - but will Adolescence also change the way we parent? We asked two expert parents - secondary school head Jane Clewloe and masculinity researcher Steven Roberts. We also learned about a new UAE study making a direct link between subjective happiness and good health - and about the new endometriosis drug that could be a game changer for millions of women.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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78:58

Healthcare for uninsured kids

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2025/03/18

It's the clinic helping hundreds of families access care they couldn't otherwise afford - but what can the success of Dubai Health's Clinic of Hope teach us about the challenges of complex childhood illness? We got into that with the clinic's lead, paediatric metabolic consultant Dr Hamda Abelhoul. We were also joined by Bhavna Patel, a mum who recently found herself at the centre of a medical emergency when her 9-year-old son Jay was hit by a dirt bike on a pedestrian track. Road Safety expert Dr

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