Afternoons with Helen Farmer

The comedy scene in the UAE is thriving! Following the success of the Dubai Comedy Festival and with the Abu Dhabi Comedy Season in full swing, there’s certainly no shortage of laughter and entertainment.
What happens when children struggle to thrive at school despite their best efforts? We explore the pressures faced by both parents and students, and whether changing schools could be the fresh start they need.
And to wrap things up, we tackle an important question: Why are women still being left out of financial decisions?
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From being unusually flexible to the emotional challenges of breastfeeding, we explore the surprising ways our bodies affect our lives. We also discuss the trauma and heartbreak that can accompany infertility, and ask whether ChatGPT is becoming the third person in our relationships. Four honest conversations about health, motherhood, love and the challenges we don't always see.
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A common painkiller taken by millions could potentially reduce the risk of dementia by as much as 70%. Could this be a step towards personalised dementia prevention? And more importantly, how do we know whether our everyday forgetfulness is normal or something to worry about?
A recent survey of more than 2,500 US parents found that 57% had used AI tools to research colleges for their children. So we’re not just asking teachers and careers advisers anymore, we’re asking technology to help us make these decisions. So how do we filter the noise?
And we speak to YouTube about how children and teens are using the platform today and its responsibility for protecting younger audiences.


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We meet Joanna Mendonca, founder of Girls Offline Club, on the importance of real-life friendships; architect-turned-baker Monica Makram on the realities, challenges and rewards of running a small business; and Fadi Hachicho on the new Highlander Summit Series bringing adventure seekers to Ras Al Khaimah. Plus, singer-songwriter and practicing lawyer Gemma Spence joins us to chat about balancing two careers, finding creative freedom and the release of her debut EP, Gold.
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From overcoming life-changing injuries to navigating the world of tutoring and AI in education, this episode explores how we can better support children and empower individuals to reach their potential. We speak to Dr Catherine O’Farrell about resilience and inclusion, Giorgia Barnes about when children may need extra academic support, and education consultant Kara Kiernan about the opportunities and challenges of AI-powered learning.
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