Afternoons with Helen Farmer

07 December 2023: Christmas brings a rich sense of joy and wonder, but for many it also represents a time of managing difficult relationships and revisting family networks that can feel awkward or bring feelings of sadness, loneliness or anxiety.

Charlie Spurway British psychologist/therapist who works with clients on improving the relationship with themselves and others and is joined by two therapy clients today, Sara who is divorced with two children and Anna who is single and both live in Dubai. 

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06 December 2023: Today we spoke with Principal Lisa on spoiled children, last minute gift ideas and more. We got a visit from Donna Benton, CEO of the Entertainer. Dr. Sonia Chaudhary is an obstetrics & gynaecologist based at the Medcare Women and Children Hospital and she talks to us about gestational breast cancer. For Pets and Vets this week we get the rundown on a family and pet friendly festival plus we talk toxic foods and have a Q&A with Dr Sergio from Intervet  

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That's what we're discussing with Clinical Psychologist Dr Thoraiya Kanafani;
A couple of sustainability interviews today from Expo City Farm to talking about ocean conservation with Amanda Rushforth;
Author and Former Paralympian Jessica Smith aims to get 1 million children reading;
And why is financial literacy a must-taught subject for kids, we speak with students from GEMS to find out.

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04 December 2023: Adam the OT gives us an expert's guide on buying the best toys for your child's development. Celina Lee, career and executive coach, and the host of the podcast Live Your Dream, talks about how to get the most out of our own potential. We talked to Paul Sharland (Off Plan Sales Manager) at Haus & Haus about the new metro blue line and Devanand Mahadeva is in for our Legal Clinic taking your questions about divorce, wills, prenups and more.

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Kuya Jay Tolentino, an Independent Financial Coach and an Overseas Filipino who specializes in his community, but can help everyone listening today on building money management systems. Mohammad Nami MD, stops in to chat about the Sleep Crisis: an overview of the growing sleep crisis and its impact on people's lives, and lets us know how we can get the most out of our sleep.

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29 November 2023: Ghani Souleymane committed to completing an Ironman every single day for the duration of the 30-day Challenge, to raise money for Heroes of Hope. Ms. Habiba Al Marashi, Chairperson of Emirates Environmental Group. Joined by an expert in neuroscience and mental health Dr Jigar Jogia who takes your questions and it's Pets & Vets Dr Louis Mendoza from Pet Pavilion gave us advice for our furry friends!

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28 November 2023: Dr. Neil Hopkin tells us how to teach our children empathy. Talking about rugby and the Emirates 7s with Mathew Tait.We chat with the four students who have been chosen from 250 applicants to speak on stage at the Terra pavilion this week, as part of Cop28 and Michael Schmitt, General Manager, of Conrad Dubai tells us how they are working towards sustainability success!

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27 November 2023:  Dr Shefali Verma is a doctor, a sports medicine expert, a parent, and an Integrative Medical Practitioner. Recognized by the United Nations as an esteemed young ocean leader, Bodhi Patel is a marine educator focused on human health and ocean pollution and co-founder of Ocean Uprise. We catch up with Claire George, Director of Marketing and Communications at Haus & Haus and last but not least Madeleine Mendy is a Partner at Bin Sevan Advocates and is the Head of their Family Law Department, which she started over 6 years ago. Her main areas of practice are HNW divorces, children matters and cross-border kidnappings.

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Dr. Maria Karakoulaki specializes in  Aesthetic Gynaecology and she popped into the studio to talk about Postnatal rehabilitation, Non surgical treatments for urinary incontinence and Menopausal problems that functional Gynaecology can help with ( dryness, pain, recurrent infections). Sawsan Aabed says breathwork brought her back from rock bottom and now she wants to help others, aiming to help millions
release emotional distress & attain clarity, she's in the studio to help us start our breathwork journey.

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22 November 2023: We learn how to spend consciously this festive season with Raji. Dr Vito Castellana and Anna Neva from Vets and Pets Clinic give us advice on our beloved pets. We get to hear about Girls who walk, and Dr Sarah also gives us a rundown on OCD relationships, how it affects us, what are the signs and how to address any concerns you may have. 

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