Afternoons with Helen Farmer

We explore how the cities we build shape the way we connect and belong, what it really takes to beat breast cancer, and the truth behind the growing buzz around testosterone for midlife health. Three conversations about our communities, our bodies, and the choices that shape our lives.
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This week, we explore the people, stories and trends shaping food, culture and entertainment in the UAE and beyond - from Michelin-starred chefs and the rise of home-grown hospitality to inclusive employment and the evolving coffee scene. We also unpack the pressure to travel, hear from Amy Winehouse’s original band ahead of their Dubai performance, and dive into why the horror genre is having such a major moment in 2026.
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Find out how one salon owner is alleviating the trauma of losing hair for cancer patients. We also spoke with Friends of Cancer Patients (FOCP)’s Pink Caravan about the importance of early detection. In addition, what does understanding sensory needs mean for parents? We explore how understanding “sensory language” can be a lightbulb moment for parents, especially when trying to distinguish a tantrum from a sensory meltdown.
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This week, we’re tackling two big questions for parents: what’s more damaging for our kids - gaming or social media? We’re joined by Dr. Arif Khan, Consultant Pediatric Neurologist to unpack the science, risks, and real-world impact of both. Then, we shift gears to financial literacy, speaking with Sophia Bhattia, Founder of Wimbledon Wealth, about why understanding money matters from an early age - and why Anne Hathaway’s comment that it’s “not cute to be financially illiterate” struck such a chord.

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We’re tackling the big questions around work, business, health and relationships, from how to handle firing someone with clarity and dignity, to the mistakes new entrepreneurs can avoid when starting a business. We mark World Heart Day by separating heart-health facts from myths, and Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a look at early detection, mammograms and the link between breast cancer treatment and lymphedema. Plus, we explore people-pleasing, why we do it, and how to set healthier boundaries without losing our kindness.

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