Afternoons with Helen Farmer

William Mullally fills us in with all the movies and shows that you can binge-watch this Eid holiday. We also give you tips on how to support your kids while they navigate remote learning after the break. And with children continuing distance learning for the next two weeks, many households are leaning more heavily than ever on their domestic staff. We look at how families and employers offer extr...

The UAE’s SMEs are, understandably, struggling at the moment and in need of community support. Helen was joined by a  whole host of entrepreneurs, coaches and marketing experts to get key advice on what’s needed to navigate an uncertain landscape. Meanwhile, as many families contemplate some time apart in the coming weeks, we talk united fronts, whether home or away, with family t...

Homeschool will return from Monday and for many families, that means a whole host of very real logistical challenges. So, from schools and tutors to workplace management, good and bad bosses to the emotional toll of week three fatigue, Helen gets the expert advice you need from truly trusted experts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With regional uncertainty continuing, many people are feeling wobbly with their wealth - even if their financial situation hasn't actually changed. Coaches Carol Glynn and Jay Adrien Tolentino join Helen to talk anxiety versus accounting reality. Meanwhile, Madeleine Mendy is on hand with all the family law info you need right now, and as Dubai Police crack down on loud cars, we get the lowdown on...

From co-living options for those tiring of time alone to sleep and relaxation tips, employment law clarity to strategies for keeping kids entertained at home, Helen seeks out all the expert advice you need for navigating uncertain times… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many people here in the UAE say they're feeling constantly on edge during these uncertain times. We speak with Mo Gawdat and Alice Law to find out the right tools so we can respond effectively to stress. If you rely on regular medication, should you be worried about supplies? Dr Rania of Circle Care Clinic has the answers. Are people still moving to Dubai? What happens if your shipment is already...

From holiday changes to private jet pricing and everything in between, Helen gets expert advice from luxury concierge Ben Murtaugh and Conde Nast Middle East editor Selina Denman. We also talk guilt, uncertainty and emotional turmoil with Dr T, and learn how to support small businesses with founders, contract law experts and business support specialists from across Dubai. See omnystudio.com/listen...

It's a conundrum facing companies across the UAE - what should employers be doing to help working parents and what can employees expect? Helen asks HR consultant Rohini Bhalla Gill and co-founder of workplace culture consultancy EXE, Ruth Dance. Plus, we get expert advice on pet relocation, tech security, and how to stay on the right side of the UAE's media law. See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

We're meeting hotel and restaurant managers who want us all to understand the pressure hospitality staff are under, and what we can do to help them, as well as ourselves, feel a sense of normality. We're also discussing food security - Tom from Spinneys and Yazen from Emirates Bio Farm are keeping us all reassured. William Mullally is in studio with entertainment recommendations for all ages and s...

When tensions rise or uncertainty creeps in, it’s not just our emotions that are affected - our family arrangements, travel plans, and legal responsibilities can suddenly feel much more complicated too. We open our family clinic today with lawyer Byron James to help families navigate co-parenting logistics, travel permissions, finances, paperwork and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

They’ve been heralded as the solution to loneliness, but new research suggests AI companions are actually increasing social isolation. We meet the experts trying to ensure everyone in the UAE has the human companionship they need. Plus, we talk small business strategies, how not to panic about your property investments, and get top tips on regulating our nervous systems... See omnystudio.com...

Answering our kids' questions can be challenging right now, especially when we don't have all the answers ourselves. Coach Maysaa joins Helen to boost our parenting approach, while psychologist Tanya Dharamshi talks us through the differing reactions of adults in our lives. Plus, if you're concerned about your savings, financial security or investments, Steve Cronin is on hand to help. See omnystu...

From homeschooling and homeworking to identifying fake news - and even how to calm your pets - we're navigating the realities of life in the UAE right now and answering all your questions with the experts today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Logan Paul has just made headlines after selling a single Pokémon card for a jaw-dropping $16 million - but could us mere mortals make similar returns? Helen finds out from industry expert Craig McKelvie. We also meet the mum helping other parents satisfy their wanderlust - with kids in tow. We chart 12 years of Boca's sustainable impact on Dubai dining, and meet the two female restaurateur...

A new book argues millennial and Gen Z workers don’t just want to be rich - they want to be free from geographical constraints as they build successful careers. Helen discovers what that looks like in real life from Nirbhay Handa, founder of Multipolitan and author of The Borderless Generation. Plus, we find out why teachers say the key to tackling our kids’ boredom could be a board ga...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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 chall...

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...

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 preparati...