Afternoons with Helen Farmer

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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From the UAE’s booming startup ecosystem to the operational and wellbeing challenges that come with growth, this episode explores what it really takes to build sustainable success. We discuss why resilience matters, but also where healthy resilience can cross the line, drawing on the recent Hyrox controversy and the pressures facing athletes, entrepreneurs and employees. Our guests share insights on leadership under pressure, workplace wellbeing, and the importance of building a healthy identity beyond performance.
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From Dubai’s newest dining and bakery spots to a family concept rethinking how kids and parents share a space, we’re exploring the people and ideas shaping the city’s F&B and lifestyle scene. Plus, we talk dumplings, entrepreneurship and highlight the Abu Dhabi competition offering the next generation of composers a chance to win AED 130,000.
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