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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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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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84:05

Boost your employability

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2024/06/11

The 2025 World University Rankings is out and we ask, how significant is a university's ranking when it comes to employability and hiring prospects? We talk about all these and more with career coach Hamza ZaoualiDiscussing the importance of play for both adults and kids as it’s the first-ever International Day of Play today We speak with the lead researcher of a new study unveiling an "ultra-sensitive" new blood test that can predict if breast cancer will return years before it shows up on scansAs

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69:34

Raising Boys

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2024/06/10

Are we still raising boys the 'traditional' way, like boys should always be tough and not allowed to cry? But at the same time they are also expected to be emotionally available? Is there a new right? BoyMom author Ruth Whippman joins us from CaliforniaIt's International Men's Health Week and Dr Martin Moody, Consultant Urological Surgeon at King's College Hospital answers the questions that men are mostly embarrassed to askReal estate and property focus today with Haus & Haus and on the Legal

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84:06

How safe are your baby products?

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2024/06/06

With recent reports of dangerous chemicals found in baby products sold through popular e-commerce sites, how can parents ensure the items they purchase are safe for their babies? We speak to new mum and co-founder of Guided Loren LipscombeAnd the World University Rankings for 2025 are out- apart from the rankings, what criteria should parents and students consider when choosing a uni? Crimson Education's Soraya Beheshti guides us.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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84:06

Parents, do you overshare on social media?

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2024/06/05

Internet safety expert Fareedah Shaheed AKA CyberFareedah guides parents on deciding what to share about their children’s lives online and what should remain privateWe meet Dorothy Thomas, a Dubai-based homeschooled student who recently graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with flying coloursShould pocket money be tied with household chores? We discuss with licenced parent coach Maysaa FahourAnd are you tempted by red posters shouting discounts in malls and online? Listen here first before

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74:30

Should work emails be banned after 5pm?

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2024/06/05

What's your take on it? We speak with HR professionals and people who suffered from burnoutWith Shein planning to list on the London Stock Exchange, we explore the realities behind concerns on fast fashionWe look at allergy defence as a new research say giving smooth peanut butter to babies and throughout early childhood could give lifelong protection against peanut allergyRaising awareness about cataract this month with Moorfields Eye Hospital's Dr Salman WaqarAnd the fastest woman in the world to

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73:50

Becoming an ultra-cyclist in just 3 months

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2024/06/03

On World Bicycle Day, we meet a lady whose passion for cycling turned her from a zero cyclist to an ultra-cyclist in just three monthsWe speak to a cyber security expert and a psychologist on what parents can do when their children see inappropriate content onlineLooking to buy a property and live at The Palm? Haus & Haus has the answersAnd employment lawyer Thenji Moyo answers all your legal questions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29:25

Do boycotts work?

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2024/05/30

Two-thirds of UAE and KSA consumers say they have boycotted a brand following a scandal, according to a recent YouGov study. What's your take on this? Have you ever participated in one? A PR professional and a behavioural scientist join us to discuss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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61:24

Did you have enough leave after giving birth?

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2024/05/29

With more and more companies changing their policies when it comes to maternity and paternity leaves, we speak to some of them on what they have in place.Listeners are also sending their comments on what they had experienced and what they think should be done What does it take to be a real estate agent? Haus & Haus guides us We bust myths as Global Wellness Day is nearing with J Club’s Jamie Moore And after motorists are warned following a rise in vehicle fires due to mechanical failures and

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67:48

Are you overworked?

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2024/05/28

With a new study showing the UAE as the second most hardworking nation in the world, we ask, how’s your work-life balance? With more couples opting for ‘sleep divorce’, we speak with sleep expert Claudine Gillard and health and fitness professional Rose O’Donovan to see if this is really healthy or it’s better to find its root cause and solution to avoid itDiscussing retirement planning in the UAE with National BondsAnd as we broadcast from the Arab Media Forum, we speak with media professional Omar

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60:14

Are your headphones harming you?

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2024/05/27

We discuss healthy listening habits as more than 1 billion teens and young people are potentially at risk of hearing loss according to the WHO We meet inspirational people – a guy who’s on mission to give light to impoverished communities A teacher is empowering girls by teaching them hands-on learning experiences And we focus on employment on our Legal Clinic today with lawyer Dilini Loku.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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27:26

Critical Illness Cover

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2024/05/23

Don't wait until you need it- that's the loud call of people who have been there. Meet Mer whose husband was diagnosed with cancer back in 2018 and died eight months later, when they didn't have any health nor life insurance and Pratik, a cancer patient who has secured his life insurance years before he found out his case.Sepsis is in the news after a British lawmaker revealed his hands and feet had to be amputated due to the condition. We ask, what is sepsis and what causes it? And we look at the

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79:52

What to do if you're in an abusive relationship

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2024/05/22

In light of the CCTV footage showing rapper Diddy kicking his former girlfriend Cassie Ventura, we ask, what can people do if they found themselves victims of domestic abuse? We speak to a clinical psychologist, a lawyer and a support group We discuss the health risks associated with air travel and how to lessen/ overcome the fear of flying, following the recent turbulence incident on a Singapore Airlines flight Talking sustainability as Abu Dhabi bans styrofoam cups and takeaway boxes from June

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69:05

Are you single parenting?

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2024/05/21

We're meeting two mums navigating single parenthood and one who's solo parenting. Find out the differences.How can expats properly save and invest? Hear from financial advocate and author Dr Ben Lebig JrTalking teen relationships with psychologist Charlotte SpurwayAnd we meet the lady who has driven from London to Lagos.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:59

What you should know before tying the knot

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2024/05/20

Legally speaking, these are some of the things you should be talking about before the rings goes on the finger according to Aramas International Lawyer’s Samara Iqbal We meet a teacher who's on a mission to help people with their mental health through a free eBook Haus & Haus joins us to talk all things property And find out how women can feel empowered throughout pregnancy and during childbirth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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26:28

How are your stress levels?

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2024/05/16

With the urgency culture that we're in, how do we keep our stress levels in check? Alice Law, renowned stress management expert who recently co-authored a book with Mo Gawdat, joins us to provide valuable insights and simple ways to lead a less stressful life starting from when we wake up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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69:10

Is your child being extorted?

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2024/05/15

Listen to mum Heather as she tells the story of how her son becomes the subject of extortion just few days back. On the panel discussion too are Susan McLean - known as the 'cyber cop' and is Australia's leading expert in cyber safety and the founder of Cyber Safety Solutions and psychotherapist Najah Musthafa. Have you heard of creating a new bladder inside a patient's body? That's what urologist Dr Rabii Madi did using a small piece of intestine. And as always on a Wednesday, your pet questions

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82:03

How to make friends in Dubai

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2024/05/14

We've been seeing several posts on social media of people wanting to connect with like-minded residents and try new activities... We heard you! Listen to groups here in Dubai on how you can join them Wondering how to race the world’s toughest foot race? Find out from someone who already did it- Jola Chudy Saving for your child's future is today's Money Matters focus with finance coach Jay Tolentino And on our Psychology Hour, we put a spotlight on cheating in relation to Netflix's docuseries on the

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75:23

Can you reverse heart disease?

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2024/05/13

Get all the details straight from cardiologist and author Dr Aseem MalhotraWhat's the impact of the new Al Maktoum Airport on the Dubai real estate market? Haus & Haus has the answersScams, divorce and more are today's focus on Legal Clinic with Devanand MahadevaAnd listen why Helen's shocked when she first met Emirati magician Moein Al Bastaki.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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