Afternoons with Helen Farmer

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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.

2d ago

Would you try a KFC flavored jellybean

Are you adventurous when it comes to trying new foods? Courtney Brandt, Dubai-based food write, came back from the United States with some interesting snacks for Helen to try on air. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3d ago

Surge in cardiac arrest cases among youth

Why are cardiovascular diseases on the rise among young adults? Dr. Georgie Thomas, Consultant Interventional Cardiologist & HOD - Burjeel, spoke about the different factors affecting the surge in cases and whether tracking gadgets can help enhance overall health. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4d ago

Charging your children rent

Would you ever quit your job to pursue a different career or passion? Amani Eltigani left behind her career in architecture to pursue pottery, art therapy and cognitive behavioural coaching. Which brings us to our next question: are younger generations taking up more grandma hobbies? Mohammed Aissaoui, the founder of MyFarm, talks about an evident interest in gardening as more people visit his farm. Plus, schools are around the corner, and Principal Lisa says this entails properly preparing children.And finally, would you charge your children rent to teach them money management? Find out what financial expert Charis Marr has to say about this. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5d ago

New weight loss treatment changes Dubai woman's life

Dubai resident Dunia Obaidy says she tried numerous diets, two bariatric procedures and GLP-1 medication, but continued to struggle with hunger and weight regain. She has now lost 19kg following a new, minimally invasive endoscopic treatment called gastric mucosal ablation. Dunia joins us alongside the doctor who performed the procedure, Dr Mohamed Abdelhafez, Consultant in Gastroenterology at Medcare Royal Speciality Hospital in Dubai. Former Emirates cabin crew member Sharlene Lowe visited more than 200 cities and became the person passengers and colleagues turned to for honest, practical travel advice. She has now turned that experience into Tripsy, an AI-powered travel companion designed with women’s safety in mind. What are the laws around plagiarism on social media? Ankita Dhawan, Founder and Principal of Consilium Advisors and Technology Policy Advisors, explains how copying someone's work can get you in legal trouble. Family holidays are supposed to be the reward for months of work, school runs and relentless routine. But the person researching the hotel, packing the cases, remembering the medication, booking the activities and anticipating everybody’s needs may arrive already exhausted. Recent mental-health guidance warns that the gap between how we imagine a holiday should feel and how it actually unfolds can create stress, disappointment and resentment. Dr Haneen Jarrar is Director of Child and Adolescent Services and a Child Psychologist at The Free Spirit Collective. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6d ago

Men and divorce: What they're not telling us

Following a viral article about post-divorce realisations, we’re exploring heartbreak, accountability and what both parties can learn from the end of a marriage with Karen Sutherland, family-law mediator and solicitor, and Of Counsel at Ibrahim Alserkal Advocates and Legal Consultants. An exceptional ruling from the Abu Dhabi Civil Family Court has placed a 12-year-old expatriate boy in the full custody of his maternal aunt. We learn the details from Byron James is Head of the Expatriate Law team in the UAE, an international family-law expert and author of The Abu Dhabi Civil Family Court Practice. Having bigger thighs has been linked to a longer life, but before we all reach for the tape measure, what does that actually tell us about our health? Helen was joined by Dr. Shefali Verma integrative medical doctor at The Flow Space, with a particular interest in functional medicine and the importance of sport for children. “Wash your face in the morning and you’ll age faster." We're debunking skincare myths with Consultant dermatologist Dr. Natalia Spierings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 14

The Playbook for Restaurant Operators

It might be so busy on a weekend, but what do you do from Monday? We have top tips for restaurant operators on how to distinguish between a temporary squeeze and a business model that isn't working. We also meet the man behind a pizza place who is so confident in opening during COVID and during more uncertain times. We fill you with lots of foodie talk from hand rolls to new restaurants opening in September. Goin' for donuts? We're sharing a hidden gem with you. And more camps for your little ones and teens are ready be it in a theatre or on the golf course. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 13

Raising grounded kids in Dubai

Dubai is an amazing place to raise kids, but when five-star hotels, holidays, brunches, deliveries and household help are just part of everyday life, how do we teach our children to appreciate more what they have? And probably the remaining weeks of summer break is your time to declutter... the help you need is here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 12

Travel smarter: Your travel checklist covered

A Porter Airlines flight, which was preparing to depart from Victoria to Toronto had to return to the terminal as a "young child was standing in their seat and would not secure their seat belt". The delay meant the flight could not depart before the runway closed after midnight so passengers had to be rebooked on a flight the following day. Discussing travel etiquette, cruises and itineraries with travel journalist Sarah Hedley-Hymers. After years of bigger, flashier and more Instagrammable, are the ultimate status symbols now things we can’t buy in a boutique: time, privacy, access and the ability to properly switch off? We have more camp info for you and your kids that involves actual wood, actual tools and something they've made themselves to bring home. And we tell you why you should smile at your dog more often. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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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.