Afternoons with Helen Farmer

Studies have shown women are more likely to experience delayed diagnoses, dismissed symptoms and gaps in care. Today we're asking why that happened, what it means for women in the UAE, and how we start closing those gaps. It might not be just dry skin... find out when it's already chronic dermatitis. And why do the World Cup affect us so deeply?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Summer can be a strange time in recruitment, with some companies slowing down while others use the quieter months to hire strategically. We look at what's really happening in the jobs market, where the opportunities are, and how to make sure you're not wasting the next few months.   The UAE is set to ban social media access for children under 15. But do bans actually work?  We also turn our attention to organ transplants and met a lady called Sonye, who was into motor racing but eventually had to struggle taking a shower or climbing stairs... until she got a second chance in life after a lung transplant. Why is father-friendly workplace support becoming such an important national conversation in the UAE today?  And on our Legal Clinic today, we answer your questions from wages to your employment contract.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fouzia and Kashaf want their father to live with dignity and less suffering following a devastating life-limiting diagnosis, and found it through Dr. Paul Coulter, who heads up the palliative care service at NMC Healthcare in Dubai.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Psychologist and "mindhacker Hiba Balfaqih tell us about the four money mindsets and how to address them. Injeel Moti tell us why she created "Brown Girls Invest", a platform that address the cultural roots of many South Asian women towards money. She is joined by Gulnoor Issabek, finance coach.  Will you let your teenagers work in Dubai? We've got working students Alia and Roshan sharing their stories, and employer Riyaz Sutterwalla of View Emirates to share their experience.  Audrey Hametner, Founder and CEO of The Bedrock Programme, also joins us to tell us why the "working student" culture hasn't taken off in the UAE.  And finally, are you the main caregiver and sole breadwinner in the family? Who's looking after you?Dr. Ritu Gupta, clinical psychologist, addresses the issues that arise with being the "responsible one".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why are kids so into skincare? Dr Ankita Tuknayat, Specialist Dermatology at Aster Clinic unpacks the dangers posed by skincare products to young children. Plus - Byron James, partner at Expatriate Law, takes us behind the scenes of a case of child abandonment. What is the interstitium? Dr. Nas Al Jafari. Co-Founder Of DNA Health, explains.  And finally. Dubai residents are getting busy preparing for the Eid holidays, according to Aida Al Busaidy, Associate Vice President of Consumer Advocacy at Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 world of work without pushing them into paths they don’t want.  And Tyler Edmonds from the School of Popular Music shares how guitar, singing and performance can build confidence, creativity and self-expression in kids.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 others. And what is the secret to a lasting marriage? Dr. Sarah Rasmi of Thrive Wellbeing Centre says it may actually be a lot simpler than you think.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 de Cuisine at Akira Back. Born and raised in Las Vegas, Chef Gio worked under celebrity chef Bobby Flay before spending seven years refining his skills with Chef Akira Back at Yellowtail in the Bellagio, eventually bringing that modern Japanese cuisine with Korean influence here to Dubai.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.