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Afternoons with Helen Farmer
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How your oral health impacts your overall wellbeing
Helen explores how our mouth health is connected with other parts of the body more than we think, with Dr David Roze. Can the current flu vaccine protect you from the new flu variant? Dr Howard Podolsky has the answers And discussing men's mental health with Scott Armstrong of Mentl.
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Food and philanthropy
Away from Dubai’s 5-star kitchens, what can food teach us about culture and community? Helen asks superstar chef, TV host and UN Food Security Advocate Andrew Zimmern. Plus, we find out who’s eating at Neighbourhood Food Hall (hint, he’s got a beard and you’d better be nice), and we talk festive d…
1:09:15
Saying "not now" to the big job
New research from McKinsey and Lean In has found women “want promotions less”, meanwhile, Zoe Ball is making headlines for leaning out to spend time with her family. Do we need to reframe how we view female ambition? Helen asks Anushka Kalyanpur DeLuca of Nannies & More and leadership expert Consta…
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End of year work woes
From working on leave and carrying over holidays, to the impact of AI and job security into 2026, HR consultant Rohini Bhalla-Gill joins Helen for an end of year HR temperature check… Plus, kids are off school, excitement levels are high – but disagreements can ruin the festive vibes. So, how do yo…
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Therapist approved gifts – no screens included
So, your kid wants devices, and you want to go old school? We get a Adam the OT’s advice on how to navigate kids’ festive requests – and how to keep them occupied during the holidays too… Meanwhile, it’s often billed as the most joyous time of the year – but when there’s an empty seat at the table…
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Making ADHD work for you
ADHD is one of the most talked about diagnoses right now, yet many still associate it only with distraction or disruption. Today we are flipping that narrative and asking how ADHD can actually work for you, not against you, with Nadia Mankani & Angela Marson, Certified ADHD coaches and co-founders …
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Food, fun and festive films
From the Mexican restaurant prizing authenticity to a sneaker/snack crossover, Helen meets the foodies changing the scene in Dubai this week. Plus, we go behind the scenes at Expo Dubai’s festive season, pop backstage with Magic Phil, and chat festive films and new releases with William Mullally.
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Moves like Jagger
82-year-old Mick Jagger’s extreme workout regime has gone viral for testing the fittest 20-somethings. It’s proof that exercise isn’t only for the young – but how do we adapt our movement to changing limitations as we age? Helen asks adaptive athlete Henry Dunn and Roland Roth, a Dubai-based retire…
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Learning from Lando
He conquered self-doubt to become F1's world champion in Abu Dhabi - but what can the rest of us learn from Lando Norris' lessons in psychology? Helen meets sports psychologist Dr Scott Whitfield. Plus, we meet the doctor stopping diseases before we happen, and learn how community is supporting th…
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Dyslexic thinking for creativity
It's long been viewed negatively - but if dyslexia impacts one in three entrepreneurs, are we thinking about it all wrong? We meet a creator who says yes. Meanwhile, on the health front, we talk weight loss jab downsides, and examine calls for blood pressure testing in schools. Plus, it's visiting…
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