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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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66:29

Going for gold…

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2025/09/12

Team UAE has returned to Dubai from the World Transplant Games – and they’re bringing bling! Gold medallists Fatima Rashid and Omar Tom join Helen to talk teamwork and transplants. Meanwhile, sticking with the golden theme, our regular film critic tells Helen about his new role as an international jury member for this year’s Golden Globes. Plus, it’s Friday, which means food. Josette’s Chef Burcu Cracknell and Chef Ricardo Gonçalves from La Niña let us in

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48:41

Tackling child obesity

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2025/09/11

More children around the world are obese than underweight for the first time ever, according to a UN report that warns ultra-processed junk food is overwhelming childhood diets. So, what can we do about it? Helen meets Joe Wicks, AKA The Body Coach. And from anxiety to classroom confidence, toilet and feeding issues to teacher woes, we get some expert advice on how to tackle school issues early in the term from OT Adam Griffin and child psychologist Dr Haneen Jarrar.See omnystudio.com/listener for

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75:11

Why are fewer mums returning to work?

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2025/09/10

The workforce participation of mothers with young children is dropping sharply, with reports from the US showing the biggest decline in four decades. Helen explores the picture here with David MacKenzie from recruitment firm Mackenzie Jones, and Ruth Dance, employee experience consultant and mum of three young boys. Meanwhile, we examine the UAE's ban on unhealthy food in school dining halls with dietician Tonie-Maria Abi Nader and Magnus Mumby from Food Nation. And with more and more world-class

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60:13

Dubai’s super rich influx

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2025/09/09

Dubai is set to attract 9,800 new ultra-wealthy residents this year – more than any other country in the world. So what is life truly like for the rich families making the UAE their home - and what does their arrival mean for the wider community here? Helen asks Thea Kearse of Butterfly Social and finance coach Beth Clay. Meanwhile, with workers more fearful of job insecurity than ever before, Thenji Moyo is on hand with everything you need to know about redundancy in the UAE. And Dr Thoriya

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63:05

Are you a headphones refusnik?

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2025/09/08

Should playing songs or videos on phones without headphones be banned on public transport? London says yes, while Dubai is issuing fines for bad tech etiquette. Helen is joined by Professor Christoph Schimkowsky from the Institute of Human Geography. With a longer winter holiday approaching, business leader Katy Holmes explains why businesses might need to be a bit more flexible for struggling and juggling working parents. We meet the multitasking mums creating community for homeschooling families -

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64:27

The Godfather of Spanish cuisine

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2025/09/05

After training in some of Spain’s best kitchens, Chef José Pizzaro made his mark in London then in the UAE, bringing his cooking to José by Pizarro at the Conrad Abu Dhabi. He joins Helen in studio to discuss his mum’s cooking, his influences, and his gorgeous new cookbook, The Spanish Pantry. Staying with food, Dr Rania and dietitian Tonie Maria discuss the UK’s plan to ban energy drinks for under-16s, and we find out what this week’s Onam celebrations mean to

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43:59

Is your energy a luxury item?

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2025/09/04

One of the many headlines from Taylor Swift’s recent podcast appearance was her idea that people must earn your energy. As research reveals 70% of people feel pressure to reply to all comms quickly, does she have a point? Dr Sarah Rasmi is on hand to talk boundaries and battery life… Plus, in a world where resilience is more critical than ever before, entrepreneur and coach Sebastien Bates is on hand to talk us through how to impart courage and confidence in our kids…See

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81:05

Protecting kids from AI

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2025/09/03

MThe technology is already embedded in our lives - but how do we teach our kids about risks we barely understand ourselves? Helen asks the experts. Meanwhile, with The Materialists still drawing crowds at the cinema, dating expert Hunt Etheridge has the lowdown on dating today. And it’s your skincare clinic with Dr Faheem Latheef.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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60:28

Do you need a pre-nup like Taylor and Travis?

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2025/09/02

Speculation over the contents of a pre-nup between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce is mounting. But what should non-global celebrities know about wedding paperwork? Helen asks lawyer Madeleine Mendy. On the education front, boys are about 29% less likely than girls to achieve top GCSE grades – but why? And what can we do about it as our kids re-commence their exam studies? The experts weight in. Meanwhile, with one in five children now starting school behind their vaccination schedule, global

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70:19

Dementia care in Dubai

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2025/09/01

As the UAE opens its doors to retirees, the country faces an urgent question: do we have the capacity to care for an ageing population, particularly those facing degenerative brain conditions like dementia? Helen finds out about the care options currently being put in place with Jackie Hoi Man Chan of Dubai’s University of Wollongong and Consultant Neurologist Dr Derk Krieger. Meanwhile, there’s more to a successful neighbourhood than buildings. But can you build for community - and if

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66:10

Where can you find Dubai’s best pizza?

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2025/08/29

We asked you, and What’s On editor Liam Joyce, while Pitfire Pizza founder Michele Johnson – who garnered quite a few votes – joined Helen to announce an exciting new opening.We also learned about Abu Dhabi’s new community awards, discussed a theatrical new opening in Dubai, and found out how to eat your way to a better night’s sleep…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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43:47

Giving Emirati women a voice

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2025/08/28

Emirati Women’s Day isn’t just a celebration - it’s also about telling the stories of what it means to be a woman in the UAE today. Helen meets two local role models whose work is giving a global voice to local women. Plus, we’re joined by the business coach teaching kids across the UAE about entrepreneurship, finance and thinking like a boss….See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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65:12

How to get out of debt in Dubai

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2025/08/27

From credit cards and car loans to family expectations back home, getting into debt in Dubai can be easier than getting out of it. Helen hears one worker’s debt story – and gets advice from the experts.Meanwhile, as a new survey finds 45% of Gen Z workers want a job with more social interaction, has the appeal of remote working waned? And if you’re finding it challenging to get your kids to pull their weight at home, we discuss weaponised incompetence – and how to rid your

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66:54

Are kids entitled to digital privacy?

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2025/08/26

Multiple European countries have now enshrined children’s rights to digital privacy in law. But what does the law in the UAE say? Lawyer Dino Wilkinson and digital educator Philippa Wraithmell advise. Plus, we discuss those robot womb hoax posts, Serena Williams’ new campaign for weight loss jabs, and Dr T is on hand to discuss the emergence of a ‘new’ personality type.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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73:18

Post-vacation blues: Is your routine ready for the...

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2025/08/25

Feeling like the holiday buzz just won’t fade? Is the quiet house making you wonder where your kids—and your energy—went? Join Jen Crichton as she unravels whether what you're experiencing is just seasonal slump—or a sign it’s time for a deeper life reset. Shazia Bharuchi, Career Guidance Practitioner, andRhiannon Downie‑Hurst, business coach, break down how to return to routine without letting those “post-holiday blues” spiral into something more. Rhian

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79:09

Your Autumn entertainment guide

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2025/08/22

From movies and TV to live music and, of course, the city's best food, Helen has everything you need to know as we head into Dubai's busiest season...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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51:49

What is quiet cracking?

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2025/08/21

Quiet quitting made headlines, but now there’s a more worrying workplace trend– quiet cracking. It’s the breaking point employees reach when financial pressure means they can’t walk away, and HR expert Rohini Gill says it’s on the rise… Plus, Adam the OT has all the advice you need for navigating back to school anxieties.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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77:11

Could arguing well save your marriage?

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2025/08/20

It’s hard to see how arguing could save your marriage, but one lawyer is so convinced it could, he’s written a whole book about it – called If You're in My Office, It's Already Too Late. So, what can it teach us? Sarah Rasmi from Thrive Wellbeing Centre and family lawyer Madeleine Mendy weigh in. Plus, we discuss Denzel Washington’s blast on cancel culture, and the Dubai Hair Doctor is with us for a hair loss clinic…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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61:09

Buy now, regret later? The dark side of BNPL schemes

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2025/08/19

From world-changing kids to pastel-colored debt to a culture stuck on refresh—this episode of Afternoons with Helen Farmer dives into the contradictions shaping 2025. We begin with AlDhabi AlMheiri, the 11-year-old Emirati changemaker behind the world’s first AI academy for kids. Her mission? To make tech ethical, inclusive, and accessible—especially for girls. Next: why is debt now wrapped in soft colors and influencer aesthetics? We unpack the hidden risks of Buy Now, Pay Later

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88:07

Caring for elderly parents from afar: an expat guide

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2025/08/18

Join Jen Crichton for a compelling conversation on caring across generations and borders. Discover what’s behind the rise in eating disorders among UAE children (as young as eight) and how experts like Aisling Oslizlok and Liam Kelly are responding. Then, explore the emotional challenges expats face when supporting ageing parents from afar with therapeutic coach Anne Jackson and finance coach Jay Adrian Tolentino. We’ll also unpack the pressures of overexercise culture with trainer Rory

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