Afternoons with Helen Farmer

Award-winning science writer, journalist and author David Robson joins us live from the UK to talk about how social connection is as vital to our health and happiness as a balanced diet and regular exercise

Clinical psychologist Simran Bhambahni guides us through Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

With the launch of the Mental Wealth Framework in Dubai, we look at wellness in the workplace with Al Laith Group’s Jason English

We discuss the vital link between oral health and overall wellbeing with Dr David Roze

And science is our focus today on our summer camps roundup with Curiosity Lab.

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Treatment centres in the UK are seeing a rise in patients suffering from disordered eating and addiction following use of Ozempic and Mounjaro so we speak with Internal Medicine specialist Dr Aarti Javeri of Sustain Health to shed light on the controversial use of weight loss medications

We meet Dubai-based filmmaker Zenofar Fathima who’s on a mission to address social issues through films

How can you get the best rates when buying property? Haus & Haus’ managing director Charlie Bannan guides us

Lawyer Jayshree Gupta answers all your legal questions

And we continue our summer camp roundup and bring you to pottery classes.

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Today’s show is such a treat for you foodie lovers as we’re joined by the stars in the culinary world:
Award-winning French chef with 11 Michelin stars Anne-Sophie Pic
Bhupender Nath and Chef Ritwik Sarkar from Passion F&B, the company behind Tresind Studio, Nonnverse and more 
Chef Hattem Mattar of The Mattar Farm Kitchen
Chef Salam Dakkak of Bait Maryam
Mohamad Orfali, co-founder of Orfali Bros
And culinary traveller and writer Pallavi Sangtani gives us the latest food news.

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American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan is continuing his ban on camera phones at his gigs. Our listeners are divided and we get the take of MAC Global’s Head of Talent Booking, Roberta Hickey
We delve into the complexities of morale and how it can significantly enhance workplace well-being with Dr Ben Hardy
A study published by the American Psychological Association says people tend to become less self-absorbed as they age. We discuss narcissism with Dr Waleed Ahmed of Maudsley Health
The decluttering queen Sarah Mueller helps us live from New York with all our clutter and organising worries
And we’re bringing you to a rainforest on the latest in our summer camps list. 

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We have a panel discussion with Aws Ismail - Director at Marc Ellis at WILD’s Emma Burdett to guide you well if you are pondering on quitting your job; we also talk about the viral ‘quit-tok’ and how it affects your employability

We delve into what constitutes a ‘scams centre’ with LexisNexis Risk Solutions

Dr. Imad Hakim from Moorfields Eye Hospital discusses vision corrective surgeries
We look at the headlines about menstrual products that might contain heavy metals or potentially toxic chemicals with Dr Jelena Akif of Dubai London Clinic 

Are you wondering what’s the meaning behind your pets’ behaviour? Find out from Aimee and Sarah from Pawfect Behaviour.

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We discuss compatibility in relationships in our Psychology Hour with Human Relations Institute and Clinic’s Dr Thoraiya Kanafani, including the black cat and golden retriever theory

We’re inundated with questions about headaches and migraines as we’re joined live in the studio by Neurologist Dr Mohammad Aghil Ghatali from Mubadala Health Dubai 

About 1.6 million children in England missed a day of school once a fortnight in 2023 according to figures from the UK’s Department of Education so we reach out to sleep expert Kerry Davies to find out how to improve children's sleep patterns

And continuing our summer camp roundup, it’s goodbye stage fright with the Courtyard Playhouse.

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Is it from work, gym or any activities that you joined? You all share where you met and nurture your friendships and we’re joined live in the studio by Anna Cartwright, founder of How About, a meetup group in Dubai

It’s Clementine Munro from Haus & Haus answering your property questions today

Anthony Frances is on the hot seat for the first time for our Legal Clinic, covering a vast range of topics from money, consumer rights and more

And we’re bringing you to space and Expo City for our summer camps roundup this Monday.

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Chef Jesus Lobato Suarez of Smoked Room joins us live in the studio 

LOWE’s Zachary Roy and Chef Ali talks us through their Green Michelin Star 
We meet the man behind unique restaurant concepts including The Showhouse in Dubai Marina

Michelin Select Punjab Grill’s Chef Sandeep Ail talks about fine Indian cooking

Paediatrician Dr.  Izza Aftab Khan holds an on-air nutrition clinic for your kids 

And we get the latest food news, including the more probably inventor of tiramisu, from James Pemberton.

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A number of people are falling victims to scams, so we ask, is there a way to really safeguard our dirhams? Independent finance coach Steve Cronin has the answer
Lots of residents are struggling to get Schengen visa and/ or facing delays, so we get a list of countries and places to visit sans the visa woes with travel journalist Emily Baxter
We get advices on the benefits of singing from soprano Melissa Alder
And from skiing to sewing, we got your back when it comes to summer camps for your kids!

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10 Jul 2024. 80% of consumers in MENAT are influenced to purchase after watching TikTok content, and more than half make unplanned purchases according to a recent report. How are we ‘encouraged’ by these posts? We’re joined by behavioural scientist Dr Darrren Coppin from Sydney and tech journalist Kevin Sebastian
It’s World Youth Skills Day on the 15th July and we discuss the sought-after workplace skills by employers today for fresh graduates with Dr. Racquel Warner, Director of Academic Quality for Heriot-Watt University’s Global College
Dr Leanne Cameron advises on how to cope with a loss of a pet
We meet the lovely 17-year-old teen entrepreneur Sofia Sacoor who’s supporting diabetes patients. And continuing our summer camps roundup, today we’re bringing you to the waters.

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