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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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69:12

Meeting the Michelin’s Young Chef Awardee

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2024/07/12

Chef Jesus Lobato Suarez of Smoked Room joins us live in the studio LOWE’s Zachary Roy and Chef Ali talks us through their Green Michelin Star We meet the man behind unique restaurant concepts including The Showhouse in Dubai Marina Michelin Select Punjab Grill’s Chef Sandeep Ail talks about fine Indian cooking Paediatrician Dr. Izza Aftab Khan holds an on-air nutrition clinic for your kids And we get the latest food news, including the more probably inventor of tiramisu, from James Pemberton.See

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83:25

Where can you safely put your cash?

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2024/07/11

A number of people are falling victims to scams, so we ask, is there a way to really safeguard our dirhams? Independent finance coach Steve Cronin has the answerLots of residents are struggling to get Schengen visa and/ or facing delays, so we get a list of countries and places to visit sans the visa woes with travel journalist Emily BaxterWe get advices on the benefits of singing from soprano Melissa AlderAnd from skiing to sewing, we got your back when it comes to summer camps for your kids!See

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92:30

What did social media influence you to buy?

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2024/07/10

10 Jul 2024. 80% of consumers in MENAT are influenced to purchase after watching TikTok content, and more than half make unplanned purchases according to a recent report. How are we ‘encouraged’ by these posts? We’re joined by behavioural scientist Dr Darrren Coppin from Sydney and tech journalist Kevin SebastianIt’s World Youth Skills Day on the 15th July and we discuss the sought-after workplace skills by employers today for fresh graduates with Dr. Racquel Warner, Director of Academic Quality for

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88:05

Empower your kids to stand up against bullying

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2024/07/09

Fortes Education’s Chief Positive Psychologist Devika Mankani gives us advices, together with a bullying victim himself Sebastian Bates, the founder of Warrior Academy Just last week pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly’s Alzheimer’s therapy, donanemab, has received FDA approval, offering new hope for patients with early symptomatic Alzheimer’s disease. We speak with neurologist Dr Mona Thakre Hollie Mayes tells us why educational design is important for children’s development We equip you with

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83:15

Protect yourself from scammers

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2024/07/08

Another unfortunate incident just happened few days ago where scammers smartly copy how banks communicate with their customers – the victim was Emma who Helen knows. We speak with cybersecurity expert Amir Kolahzadeh on how we can avoid falling victims to scams We look at how therapy dogs help humans with the driving force behind @leoandfriendstherapydogs Lyndsey Uglow Planning to sell your property? Listen to Haus & Haus’ Talia Besser Employment lawyer Dilini Loku answers all your legal

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78:16

Focus on the Michelin Guide

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2024/07/05

The Michelin awards was held night and we speak with food industry insiders Courtney Brandt and Dan Fahy to get their take We also chat to Michelin Guide International Director Gwendal Poullennec live from France We’re honoured to have superstar chef Jason Atherton and the culinary genius behind Sagetsu at The Link Chef Tetsuya join us after receiving awards in Dubai just a day before. Chatting chocolate ahead of World Chocolate Day and where to go this weekend with Z Blogs. And we meet the lady

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82:15

Nutrition podcast that you should definitely save

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2024/07/04

We’re looking at healthy lifestyles with renowned nutritionist Rashi Chowdhary We discuss the role of social media on the rise of mental health misdiagnosis with Thrive Wellbeing Centre’s Joslin Gracias Are kids’ birthday parties getting out of hand? Dirham Stretcher is here to guide us John Bell, Founding Principal of Bloom World Academy tells us about the UAE’s first AI International BTEC award And get details here of kids summer camps that won’t break the bank.See omnystudio.com/listener for

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83:34

Are ice baths for you?

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2024/07/03

With recent reports of families claiming that their loved ones died after cold water therapy, we speak with Longevity Hub’s Dani Afiouni about the benefits of ice baths and the dangers too if not done properly Sustainability expert Dr. Stephen Wilkinson discusses the significance of Dubai's recent Dh30bn drainage plan Crimson Education’s Soraya Beheshti and financial coach Steve Cronin join us as we talk about student loansAnd family coach Leilani Rooks gives us practical tools that families can use

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77:51

Misplaced anger

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2024/07/02

Are your directing your anger towards someone who is not really the reason behind what you’re feeling? Recent reports highlight that during the Euros, incidents of domestic violence rise significantly by up to 38 per cent when a favoured team loses. Dr Bisi Laniyan from Sage Clinics joins us to discuss. Dr. Neil Hopkin is in to talk about upskilling teachers in AI. A new classification framework for higher education institutions in the UAE has been launched recently and Her Excellency Dr. Sameera

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79:25

Celebrating People of Determination.

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2024/07/01

01 Jul 2024. We meet Gulshan, an advocate for people of determination and a mum of a lady with Dravet Syndrome; with her are Emirati artist Abdulla Lufti, a person with autism and computer engineer Zahra Khumri, who has a form of dwarfismAs a follow up on the story about solo and single parenting, we’re joined by Katie Rees who decided to give birth in the UAE as a single woman.If you’re torn between buying off-plan and a ready property, Haus & Haus’ Rennie Sanger has the answer.And Kashwani

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84:03

Child-free by choice

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2024/06/27

Are you one of them? We speak to Finance Coach Jay Tolentino as more and more couples and individuals choose not to have kids for financial reasons. But with Jill, Sharday and the rest of you who joined the conversation, it was a different story. Aiming for healthcare model for longevity is the topic of conversation with Dr Helmut Schuehsler of TVM Capital HealthcareWith so many teaching methods like Montessori, child-led, play-based, etc. how do you choose the right nursery for your child? Diana

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70:34

Your spending habits explained

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2024/06/26

The lady behind The Broke Generation, Emma Edwards joins us from Australia as she’s on a mission to help people understand the psychology behind their financial behaviors and transform their relationship with moneyLots of people are travelling and we ask how extreme temperatures affect travel plans and destinations this summerWhat are your pet peeves when flying? We speak with Ziying Zhou about the ins and outs of in-flight etiquetteAnd discussing dry eyes with Moorfields Eye Hospital’s Dr. Suhair

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63:50

Early(ier) summer break?

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2024/06/25

With summer break approaching, are you a parent who’s pulling kids out of school early or are you letting your children finish all the days of this term? We discuss this with you our beloved listeners and with Brighton College Dubai Head Master Simon Crane It’s International Women in Engineering Day on the 23rd and we meet Dr Rula Sharqi who’s behind the smart baby wristband that monitors a child’s vital signs and alerts parents and emergency services Alex from House of Social talks us through what

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67:23

Meet 84-year-old John who decides to stay in the UAE

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2024/06/24

Author and retired lawyer John Felton shares why chose the UAE over another country in Europe to retire We also look at the health insurance costs for seniors like him as more and more people stay longer in the EmiratesWe meet the 16-year-old who founded a social enterprise to empower orphans in CongoJess Sypen, star of UK TV show Dubai Hustle joins us for our property clinic with Haus & HausAnd all your family legal questions answered by lawyer Madeleine Mendy.See omnystudio.com/listener for

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82:46

How can you prepare to fly if you have an allergy?

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2024/06/20

After UK Love Island star Jack Fowler suffered a severe allergic reaction onboard a flight to Dubai, we speak with two nut allergy sufferers and a former cabin crew to know how they handle these situations pre and in flight Rory McIlroy filed for divorce in May and just last week, he voluntarily dismissed the petition. Can you cancel a divorce? We ask lawyer Byron James US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has called on the country to impose smoking-style warning labels to be added on social media sites

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75:26

Cultural Stereotyping

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2024/06/19

With over 200 nationalities present here in the UAE, do you make assumptions about people based on their nationality? What are the pros and cons of stereotyping? A recent UNICEF study finds nearly 400 million children under the age of five have experienced violent physical or psychological discipline at home. We’re joined by parenting coach Aysha Mohammed to discuss Multiple studies showing that our life experiences can alter our genetic make-up is what prompted the topic of generational trauma-

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76:57

Mouse jigglers

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2024/06/18

We speak with tech journalist Kevin Sebastian in light of US bank Wells Fargo firing several remote workers caught “mouse jiggling" to give the impression that they were actively working from homeIn connection, we also shed light on quiet quitting It’s Drowning Prevention Week and over this Eid break, LOTS of us are at the beach and pools so it’s the best time to revisit the topic of water safety. Chloe Smith from Hamilton Aquatics joins us live in the studio On our Psychology Hour, Dr Thoraiya

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55:47

Is ‘Doing Nothing’ good for you?

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2024/06/17

The Eid holidays is a time to unwind and spend more time with family and friends. How about to do nothing, too? Olga Mecking, writer, translator and author of “Niksen: Embracing the Dutch Art of Doing Nothing″ joins us live from The Netherlands Celine Dion has opened up about living with stiff person syndrome (SPS), so what do we need to know about this condition? Consultant neurologist Dr. Rody El Nawar guides us It’s property special with Haus & Haus’ Ben Walsh And if you’re stuck on where to

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81:14

Growing old in the UAE

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2024/06/13

More expats are staying longer here in the UAE; parents of expats are regularly visiting the Emirates – How can people retire in the UAE? What support are in place for seniors here? Find out all the things you need to know here.It’s Men’s Mental Health Week and we’re joined by a life coach who had experienced to be really down in lifeA recent survey of US teachers finds two in three say their pay is just not good enough in 2024. What are the other challenges facing the profession and what are the

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77:42

Diagnosing ADHD

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2024/06/12

Researchers in the UK have found that both teachers and parents may be confusing the immaturity of younger children in the same classrooms as a sign of ADHD. We speak with an educational psychologist, an occupational therapist and you our listeners to hear your personal experiencesIn light of Dr Michael Mosley’s death which is believed to be caused by heat exhaustion, Internal Medicine specialist Dr Wajdi Albonji joins us to talk about what happens to the body in extreme temperatures‘Ozempic babies’

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