Is it important to obsess over our social media presence?

Did you find love during the pandemic or did you fall out of love? Dating and relationship expert Hunt Ethridge explains what people struggled with most when it came love in lockdown. Helen Farmer debated social media and whether we have become obsessed with our own personal brand or whether its w…

The one song that takes us back to the pandemic

Helen Farmer looks at how workplaces changed over the pandemic, Senior HR consultant Rohini Gill discusses what employees are now looking for in employment. What song, film or series reminds you of your time in lockdown? And what does travel and toursim look like now 5 years on, Helen speaks to …

The world of healthcare 5 years on

Five years on Helen Farmer explores how the Covid pandemic changed our health and healthcare systems, hearing from long Covid patients as well as speaking to trusted Dr Rania. Netflix hit ‘Adolescence’ is still making headlines around the world, Helen chats with ex Snapchat employee Rachel who dis…

Emirati & Middle Eastern Cuisine Through Modern Bedouins

In this episode, modern Bedouins Zahra Abdalla and Ahmed Al Enezi share their most cherished memories and experiences with food. Next, we explore the latest food trends and updates in the UAE with renowned food writer Simon Ritchie. In honor of World Water Day, we dive into the impact of consumer…

The impact of Adolescence

It’s the Netflix show that’s making waves all over the world - but will Adolescence also change the way we parent? We asked two expert parents - secondary school head Jane Clewloe and masculinity researcher Steven Roberts. We also learned about a new UAE study making a direct link between subjecti…

Healthcare for uninsured kids

It's the clinic helping hundreds of families access care they couldn't otherwise afford - but what can the success of Dubai Health's Clinic of Hope teach us about the challenges of complex childhood illness? We got into that with the clinic's lead, paediatric metabolic consultant Dr Hamda Abelhoul.…

Can you climb the career ladder and have kids?

After an event examining the links between professional ambition and a ticking biological clock attracted crowds, we explored competing life goals with Professional Tribes’ Mucha Nyandoro, Dr. Partha Das from Orchid Fertility Care and entrepreneur Zohare Haider. With 15-20% of children globally no…

Ramadan and restaurants

We were talking all things Ramadan on Farmer's Kitchen, with Lighthouse restaurateur Hashem Montasser joining us to discuss his experiences of the Holy Month, professionally and personally, while Arva Ahmed from Frying Pan Adventures let us in on the company's Iftar introductions in Old Dubai. Emi…

Snoozing for wellness

New research shows regularly going to bed after midnight could increase your chances of serious illness. So, how do you improve your sleep hygiene? We asked airways dentist Dr Tina Rokadia and Neuroscientist Dr Mohammed Nami.

Smartphone age limits

The head master of Brighton College Dubai has written an open letter to parents calling for tougher restrictions on smartphone and social media use for kids and teens. We spoke to him - and to psychologist Mark Samways - to find out why age 13-16 is so crucial for healthy  development. Staying wit…