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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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64:30

Could your age be blocking your jobsearch?

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2026/02/25

You are told to work longer, build experience, climb the ladder. But what happens when that experience starts working against you? Helen talks ageism with recruitment expert Mollie Powell. Plus, we meet the men creating community and conversation through exercise, and we talk child safeguarding changes in the UAE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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65:38

How to say no to your teen

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2026/02/24

From e-bikes to homework, Coach Maysaa joins Helen to talk boundary setting without the battle of wills. Plus, we meet the men helping ex-military men and women build new lives in the UAE, and we find get the lowdown on ALS following the death of actor Eric Dane.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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32:27

Alex Partridge asks 'Why does everyone hate me?'

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2026/02/23

Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria can be one of the most debilitating parts of life with ADHD, and now, it's the subject of Alex Partridge's new book. The internet's favourite ADHD advisor joins Helen to talk reaction, rejection and how to deal with life when nothing feels safe...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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37:32

Eating disorder recovery in Ramadan

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2026/02/23

It's an aspect of the Holy Month we rarely discuss - but as Eating Disorder Awareness Week begins, Helen talks recovery, coping strategies and fasting with expert, psychologist and author Dr Vicki Mountford. Plus, Madeleine Mendy joins us for a family law legal clinic...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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67:26

An Emirati's Guide to Iftar and Suhoor

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2026/02/20

Ahmed Ali, the local behind Emirati Food Geeks, gives us an etiquette lesson on attending iftars and suhoors. Plus, a quick guide on where to dine during the Holy Month.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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40:21

How to control your cashflow

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2026/02/19

From investing to saving, getting out of debt to money mindset, Steve Cronin from Dead Simple Savings joins us to take all of your income-related questions. And it’s easy to think that your kid would need to be a sporting star to focus on a career in the field – but could you be underestimating opportunities off-track?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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70:11

Lessons from pop culture

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2026/02/18

From Bad Bunny - and what his portrayal of masculinity can teach our boys - to that America's Next Top Model documentary and what it's done to women's body image, we're talking the good and the bad of pop culture's phenomenal impact. And we meet the neuroscientist whose groundbreaking clinic is giving fresh hope to sufferers of everything from chronic pain to dementia to depression.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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69:57

How to talk to teens

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2026/02/17

From the sullen to the silent, via a few slammed doors, teen behavior can be hard to read. But how can you tell what’s age-appropriate and what might indicate a need for extra support? Helen asks Dr Thoriya. Plus, we learn about the Ramadan initiative using LEGO bricks to build bridges and brains, and we meet the dad determined to use mindfulness to get us through our biggest parenting challenges.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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42:00

How Mo Gawdat harnessed AI to help you find true love

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2026/02/16

We are more connected than ever, yet loneliness is rising and relationships are under pressure - but what if the problem with modern love is not commitment, communication or compatibility, but the way we approach it altogether? In this special extended interview, tech titan and happiness expert Mo Gawdat explains why his latest project, Emma - an app that aims to reshape how we find love, build it and sustain it long after the Valentine’s cards are packed away - could be the answer...See

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41:14

Running out of cash?

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2026/02/16

New research says one in four workers would be out of money within a month of losing their job – and Helen’s own listener poll suggests the number here could be even higher. So, how do we safeguard our savings for the worst? We get expert advice from Financed Well’s Beth Clay. Plus, as Ramadan approaches, Sandra Mikhail, author of The Gut Chronicles, joins us to discuss preparation for a healthy fast this Holy Month.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:27

How to book an F1 gig programme

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2026/02/13

Lewis Capaldi and Zara Laarson are headed to Abu Dhabi for the first night of the 2026 Grand Prix – but what goes into planning the big gig schedule? Helen gets the lowdown from Ethara’s David Powell. Plus we talk flavours with two of the city’s top foodies, find out how to experience a real community Iftar this Ramadan, and we get some last minute Valentine’s Day inspiration from Dubai’s flashiest Cassanovas…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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24:19

Supporting neurodivergent adults

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2026/02/13

The UAE’s first dedicated clinic to offer testing, treatment and support for neurodivergent adults, employers and families, opens its doors in Dubai next week. So, why now? Helen meets Dr Samir Pathan ahead of the opening of Adults by Insights Psychology.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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66:41

Would you buy A BIT of a house in Dubai?

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2026/02/11

Tokenisation of Dubai’s property market took a major step forward this week, opening the market to a whole new category of investors. But what do they need to know? Helen asks the experts.Plus, we talk ‘hot take dating’ – the idea that we should get all those controversial opinions out of the way on date one – and we talk resilience and what we can learn from the Winter Olympics’ greatest competitors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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74:31

Vaccine safety and skepticism

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2026/02/10

As global vaccine rates stall or fall, Dr Howard Podolsky joins Helen to bust some myths and answer your questions. Plus, we talk rage and how to channel it, and learn how to make friends as a grown-up...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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68:03

Is work/life balance an impossible dream?

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2026/02/09

From shorter school hours and longer work hours to a pressure to perform in an ever-changing market, Helen asks a host of industry experts what workers, and employers and realistically and legally do to protect family time? Plus, as a growing body of evidence suggests shielding kids from failure can make them more anxious, Adam the OT joins with his advice for raising resilient kids.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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78:57

What to do this weekend

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2026/02/09

From movies and TV to awards ceremonies to the food finds you need to know, we've got your social life sorted! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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24:49

Your Property Law Clinic on Afternoons

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2026/02/05

Rent increases, eviction notices, bounced cheques, off-plan delays—property questions land in our inbox every single week, and for many people the rules still feel confusing and stressful. We open up a UAE property law clinic today on the show with Bassel Boutros, Partner at BSA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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76:55

Are we losing real world skills?

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2026/02/04

Is our obsession with digital speed quietly eroding the human skills that matter most: deep thinking, empathy, judgement and creativity? Helen discusses this with internationally-renowned graphologist Emma Bache. If it feels like everyone you know is sick right now, you’re not imagining it. Doctors across the UAE are warning we may be in a second peak of flu season, with clinics seeing a steady stream of patients with fever, cough and exhaustion. Dr Rania from Circle Care Clinic shares ways to

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82:50

What can amateur investors do to save safely without...

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2026/02/04

Last week, we were preparing to talk to you about buying gold. And then, it crashed. So, when markets are so predictable we get the experts to guide you in investing and saving. Why does neurodiversity impact our sleep and what can you do if your brain wakes up when your head hits the pillow? A new book may have the answer… And in our psychology hour... Gen Z have got their first ‘retirement’ facility to help them recover from burnout. Meanwhile, biscuit firm Kit Kat has launched

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71:10

How to talk to kids about the news

Afternoons with Helen Farmer ·

2026/02/02

The headlines are a challenge for even adults right now – but with our kids exposed to news online at ever- younger ages, how do we parent through all of these unprecedented times? Helen asks Maha Cooper, a family-focussed counselling psychologist at The Free Spirit Collective. Plus, we talk equality in sport and go behind the scenes at a new course aimed at improving driving standards on the UAE’s roads.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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