Afternoons with Helen Farmer

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 why sound is affecting so many of us differently at the moment with neuroscientist Samira Cutts.

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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…

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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 on the way? And what options do residents have if they suddenly need flexibility with leases or storage? We get Clare McIntyre of MacPack to answer all these.

And we open our Property Law Clinic today for all your questions from flexibility, rentals to payment plans.

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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.

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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.

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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 stages.

And we have info a lot of parents have been looking for - we're talking spring camps and safety!

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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.

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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...

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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.

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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.

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