Afternoons with Helen Farmer
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Afternoons with Helen Farmer
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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Homegrown Hits, Hidden Gems & Dubai's Best AED 10 Eats
Homegrown favourites under one roof in Mirdif, staycays, Dubai’s heaviest chicken sandwich – we’ve got more on the list!
From the kitchens of so...
It's just a small kidney stone? Think Again.
Doctors here in the UAE say they see a noticeable rise in cases during the hottest months, with dehydration the major culprit. So who is most vulnerab...
How easy is it for kids to make friends?
Friendship can look like something that just happens naturally in childhood, you find someone in the playground, start playing and off you go. But tho...
Why we buy what we buy
We’ve all done it. You pop into the supermarket for milk and somehow leave with chocolate, crisps and a “buy one, get one free” you never planned to b...
Smarter Health, Less Waste and Finding Your Confidence
From wearable technology and preventative healthcare to reducing food waste and building confidence through comedy, we look at how small changes and p...
Is Your Brain Forgetful — or Just Overloaded?
How much of what feels like forgetfulness is actually an overloaded brain, and can learning new skills help build resilience as we age? Plus, new path...
Are Our Everyday Habits Harming Our Children's Eyes?
It's not just screen time affecting children's eyesight, with more children developing short-sightedness at a younger age. Plus, the new rules of digi...
Could Your Experience Become Your Next Career?
Could your years of experience open the door to a new way of working? The show explores the rise of fractional leadership and why it could offer a fre...
The Stories Behind Dubai's Favourite Restaurants
From hidden gems to global ambitions, we're serving up the best of Dubai's food scene. Zeena meets the chefs and founders redefining Mexican, Lebanese...
Travel state of mind
Family vacations are meant for slowing down and staying in the moment, but what if work and emails are keeping you pressured? Psychologist Hiba Salem...
Bouncing back after a major loss
Egypt fans are left devastated after their loss to Argentina, which prompted Helen to ask - how do we teach our children to bounce back after a major...
Do young graduates have what it takes to succeed in the workforce?
That's the question Helen put to Dr. Sonia Ben Jaafar of the Al Ghurair Foundation.
HR expert Avtar Gill weighs in on today's graduates and empl...
Can playing with Lego really make people better leaders and colleagues?
We bring Lego bricks in the studio, not just because it's Helen's favourite, but to talk about its benefits in the workplace.
We speak to YouTub...
Afternoons with Helen Farmer Live from The Abu Dhabi Edition
Join Helen Farmer for a special live broadcast from Abu Dhabi to talk all things food and hospitality.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...
Women, ready for your 50s?
For years, women have been told that menopause is just something to get through. But our guest today thinks it's time we change that conversation and...
Burnout in uncertain times at work
We discuss how to recognise burnout before your body and mind force you to stop.
Job seekers need to stop thinking like employees and start thin...
Delaying the onset of Type 1 diabetes
A new immunotherapy drug doesn't cure type 1 diabetes, but for people identified in the very earliest stage of the disease, it can delay the need for...
Keeping your kids active, screen-free
Children have around 620 hours of free time over the summer so how will you keep them busy and still learning during the holidays? Find out here.
Not your usual French-style bakery
We've got your weekend covered with everything delicious— from freshly baked bread, pizza, coffee, and chocolates to comforting ramen, mushrooms, and...
Life after raising kids
When children leave home, what happens to the parents? We discuss the challenges of empty nesting, what parents can do to adapt to this new chapter an...
Fixing women's health gap
Studies have shown women are more likely to experience delayed diagnoses, dismissed symptoms and gaps in care. Today we're asking why that happened, w...
Can sleeping in separate beds save a marriage?
Sharing a bed has long been a symbol of a healthy relationship, but why do more and more couples choose to sleep apart?
Limiting technology use...
Is it a bad time to look for a job during summer?
Summer can be a strange time in recruitment, with some companies slowing down while others use the quieter months to hire strategically. We look at wh...
Jason Atherton on fatherhood, food and the future
Chef Jason Atherton talks about how fatherhood has influenced his kitchens, and what the future holds for his restaurant empire.
Lifestyle jour...
How two sisters found clarity and support in palliative care
Fouzia and Kashaf want their father to live with dignity and less suffering following a devastating life-limiting diagnosis, and found it through Dr....
Should we ban social media for under 16s in the UAE?
We're getting valuable insights from Dr. Alison Burrows, technology and wellbeing consultant, and Yasmin Carey, an influencer and content creator - th...
Are you "bad with money"? You need to change your money mindset.
Psychologist and "mindhacker Hiba Balfaqih tell us about the four money mindsets and how to address them.
Injeel Moti tell us why she cre...
Where to get Emirati food
Ahmad Ali, the man behind the food blog Emirati Food Geeks, gives is recommendations for the best Emirati food in the UAE.
Supper Club myths, de...
Less Screen Time, More Story Time
How do we help children fall in love with reading in the age of smartphones, tablets and endless scrolling?
See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...
Menopause: brain fog and longevity
Does your brain work differently during your menopausal years? Monica Mathijs, founder of EQ Brains, explains.
Menopause coach Sharon James has...
What does it mean to be a strong man today?
Three Dubai-based men share their stories and insight into what it means to be a strong man today.
Scott Armstrong, Founder and CEO of Mentl
E-scooter injuries on the rise in kids
Dr. Shireen Marzouk, Paediatrician at Circle Care Clinic, has seen many patients suffering from e-scooter-related accidents.
So what are the rul...
Why The Beam is your ideal family dining spot
Farmer's Kitchen is live from The Beam by Nick Alvis with the people shaping Dubai’s food and entertainment scene.
Hear from Chef Nick Alvis, C...
"My son used my credit card to buy AED10,000 worth of gaming add-ons"
Is your credit card safe from your kids? Edfundo's Simon Wing chats to Helen about financial literacy for kids.
Leah Nicholls of Impulse Defence...
Exclusive: Helen in conversation with H.E. Reem Al Hashimy
In an exclusive conversation on Dubai Eye 103.8, Helen asks Her Excellency Reem Al Hashimy, UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation, about...
PCOS is now PMOS: Why is it a big deal?
Helen chats to Georgie Ricks, the woman behind the community It's A PCOS Party, and Dr. OBGYN Dr. Nana Wyberg of Health Bay Clinic.
Can you rev...
Preparing our teens for uni
Many families are looking for healthier ways for teens to build confidence, independence and real-world skills. Teenovation is one UAE initiative tryi...
"I was with John Krasinski in Dubai."
That's one experience of pilot-turned-actor Khalid Saeed as he was in a scene alongside John Krasinski in the new Jack Ryan: Ghost War film shot right...
The problem with kids and skincare
Why are kids so into skincare? Dr Ankita Tuknayat, Specialist Dermatology at Aster Clinic unpacks the dangers posed by skincare products to young chil...
What's it like working under Jason Atherton?
Chef Nathan Dors is Head Chef at City Social and Chef Daniel Birk from Row on 45 tell Helen how they startd in the kitchen, and what it's like working...