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  • Is rugby too dangerous for schools?

    As Dubai gears up to host the first ever Menopause Summit this October, we are tackling the taboo with Sophie Smith, founder and CEO of Nabta Health. She explains why the key to helping other women is making sure our healthcare professionals are educated in menopause so they can better help their patients.

    We also ask whether rugby really is too dangerous for school with Professor Allyson Pollock.

    And we're talking innovative therapies available to those living with Leukemia with Dr Aman Al Mehairi.

    We are joined by the team from Haus&Haus finding out how you can add value to your villa when you sell your home and which renovations you can do to give you the best return.

    And, we finish with our legal clinic - Anthony Frances, Senior Counsel at Gateley LLP takes all your questions.

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    1 hr 13 min
  • Stop keeping up with the Joneses

    That’s just one of the points stressed on our Finance Clinic with Steve Cronin from Dead Simple Saving, and your questions answered including preparation needed before deciding to move to the UAE and should you rent or buy a property here in the Emirates.

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    33 min
  • What you need to know about Instagram Teen Accounts

    Instagram has created Teen Accounts that automatically place teens in built-in protections where there is a limit on who can contact teens and the content they see. We delve into the details with Australia’s ‘cyber cop’ and cyber safety expert Susan McLean
    We speak with the founders of Toastie about launching a brand in the UAE
    Common paediatric eye conditions is today’s focus on our Eye Health segment with Moorfields Eye Hospital’s Dr Salma Yassine 
    Discussing infertility issues and fertility testing with Ovasave
    And it’s about cats on our pets segment with Dr Luisa Coelho from The Cat Vet.

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    1 hr 12 min
  • MEET THE WORLD’S FIRST FEMALE SYRIAN REFUGEE PILOT

    Maya Ghazal joins us live from the UK, in between her flying trainings, and shares her background from fleeing war-torn Syria to becoming a licenced pilot in the UK
    Alex of House of Social has the tips you need for your business to thrive
    We get the latest in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease from Dr Derk Krieger, Consultant of Neurology at Fakeeh University Hospital 
    Discussing online market places with Your Bazaar’s Robbie Kennedy
    And would you track your partner? Clinical Psychologist Dr Thoraiya Kanafani tells us what it means if you do or you don’t.

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    1 hr 19 min
  • Is it legal to track someone in the UAE?

    It’s just one of the many questions answered today by family lawyer Madeleine Mendy on our popular Legal Clinic


    We meet two ladies joining forces to support women through wellness retreats


    Paul Sharland, Associate Director — Off Plan & Investment at Haus & Haus tells us what’s coming up in Dubai’s real estate market


    And Vocalize’s founder Bhavani Kriplani shares the importance of public speaking and competitive debating to both adults and kids.

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    1 hr 6 min
  • Are you experiencing burnout?

    76% of employees experience burnout on the job at different levels, according to Gallup's report, Employee Burnout: Causes and Cures. The World Health Organization also now recognises burnout as an “occupational phenomenon,” linking it to chronic stress. We discuss the different types of burnout, how it impacts the nervous system, and, most importantly, how to manage stress in healthy, sustainable ways with Dr. Claire Plumbly – Clinical psychologist and author of Burnout: How to Manage Your Nervous System Before It Manages You.

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    30 min
  • Superfood bar

    Providing nutritious food to first responders and communities with limited access to food is E2G’s mission


    Find out what virtual autism is with neuropsychologist Dr Alexandre Machado 
    On our second hour we focus on women – for leadership and healthcare


    Why do you buy the things you got? Discussing emotional selling with behavioural scientist Dr Darren Coppin 


    And we look at how brands provide exceptional customer service with CXG’s Christophe Caїs.

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    1 hr 25 min
  • Can strict parenting turn children into skilled liars?

    Experts claim strict parenting can turn children into skilled liars as those children will become deceptive for fear of harsh punishment. So, should parents loosen the reins in favour of more gentle parenting? We speak to parent coaches Sarah Raslan and Karen Abou Jaoude.

    And with conflicting health advice all over social media, are you at a loss when it comes to your diet? Some tell us to give up red meat and butter when others tell us to increase it to have more of an ancestral diet. Dr Shefali Verma is here to clear things up.

    We also speak to one mum and entrepreneur, Tiece Edwards about how you can strike the perfect balance between home life and work life.

    And we speak to Core Direction founder Cliff Tindell about how a new DHA initiative to make you move more, could win you money.

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    1 hr 20 min
  • Suicide Awareness Month

    We’re bringing attention to a mental health issue that affects millions of people worldwide; joining us live in the studio are Clinical Psychologists Dr. Gurveen Ranger and Dr. Wafa Saoud from Sage Clinics

    Property focus today with Haus & Haus’ Jake Walton and Mohammed Kawasmi , Real Estate Partner, Al Tamimi & Company

    And we meet an extraordinary 11-year-old STEM enthusiast from Abu Dhabi, Ehsan Adouane.

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    1 hr 22 min
  • Validating feelings VS holding firm boundaries

    The phrase “gentle parenting” gets thrown around a lot… where do we draw the line between validating our kids’ feelings and still placing the needed boundaries? Carrie Green of Thriving Souls guides us
    And 60 per cent of over 650 kinds of baby foods in the US failed to meet recommended World Health Organization nutritional guidelines for infant and toddler foods according to a new study. Paediatrician Dr Abeer Khayat tells us what parents can do to make healthier choices for their little ones.

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    27 min

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