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What's it like working under Jason Atherton?
Chef Nathan Dors is Head Chef at City Social and Chef Daniel Birk from Row on 45 tell Helen how they startd in the kitchen, and what it's like working under Jason Atherton. Plus: Getting to know new food outlets Zoey's Cafe, Bobi Bowl and Dear Dumpling. Japanese cafe Bocasu has a YouTube miniseries…
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Future careers for our kids
What do children really want to be when they grow up? We explore why more young people are looking at careers in IT and cybersecurity, with insights from a cybersecurity lecturer at De Montfort University Dubai. Career counsellor Maria V explains why parents need to help children understand the w…
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Breathe better, live better!
This spring, take a deep breath—literally! Explore proper breathing techniques and pulmonary care; Celebrate World HR Day by prioritizing workplace well-being; Navigate the challenges of UAE work insurance and rising healthcare costs; And refresh your life with a spring wardrobe declutter. Plus…
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Are we giving our kids weight loss jabs?
Experts say GLP-1 injections are one option to treat obesity among children, as explained by Dr. Reham Ghanim, Pediatric Endocrinologist at Metabolic. Scientists at New York University Abu Dhabi have also discovered a protein that could further explain why some people gain weight more easily than …
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A magic sleep pill that cures insomnia?
Helen uncovers the science of sleep and learns more about this new pill with Dr. Mohammad Nami, Associate Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience and Clinical Neuropsychology at the School of Health Sciences and Psychology. Plus: A divorce registry? Olivia Howell, divorce lawyer says, 'why not? The…
1:40:56
Akira Back's Chef Gio
Helen is live from one of Dubai’s most talked-about dining destinations - Akira Back at W Dubai – The Palm - and if you’ve ever wondered how chefs balance fine dining with making people actually feel comfortable and welcome, this is the conversation for you. Joining her is Chef Giovanni Ledon, Chef…
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More women are freelancing, and it's good for them
Career development specialist Shazia Bharuchi tells us why freelancing is a great set up for women. Meanwhile, should we re think traditional exams? We hear from Dr. Ruba Tabari, Senior Educational Psychologist at The Developing Child Centre and inclusion expert Louise Dawson. Writer Sahira Dharam…
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The cost of raising a child in the UAE
Have you crunched the numbers on how much raising your children is costing you? Personal finance experts Jay Tolentino and Carol Glynn join Helen in studio to make sense of the numbers. Plus, is homeschooling the future? Leisa Grace Wilson of TEACH ME weighs in. Dr. Michael Ryan, Dubai's Hair Doc…
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See you at the next menopause mixer
Menopause doesn't have to be grim, just ask those who signed up to attend a menopause mixer, organised by Donna Howarth, Founder & CEO, Middle East Menopause Organisation. Plus, we debunk some cancer myths with Dr. Heidi Kussmann, a board-certified naturopathic oncology physician and Dr. Mishkat Sh…
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Legal Hour: Wills, inheritance and guardianship
Recent legal reforms in the UAE have changed the landscape for non-Muslim expats, but there’s still huge confusion around whether wills are now effectively essential, what happens if you die intestate, and whether your wishes will actually be followed. Jazmine Stevenson, Head of Real Estate at Kash…
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