Episodes
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. Emily Jenkins brought us her travel tricks and tips while The Book of Chai author Mira Manek was spilling tea - and history. We were also joined by Foodiva's Samantha Woods, who introduced us to a host of new openings in Dubai... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 with education, we met David Wesley of the Boarding School Show. And we discussed brain health - and how to train yours - with Dr Semer Wang of the Brain & Performance Centre. Plus, with stock markets looking volatile, we talked expat investing with Steve Cronin of Dead Simple Saving…See omnystudio.c...
It's a conversation being had in many households across the UAE - how to cope with rising costs. But how can we prevent our financial stress impacting on our loved ones? Hanan Ezzeldin from The Family Hub gave us her advice. We were also joined by Dubai-based Paralympian and disability advocate, Jessica Smith, and by Professor Rob Sparrow from the Monash Data Futures Institute, to discuss the tech biases that saw AI erase Jess' disability in generated images. And after Millie Bobby Brown went viral with a clap back to online bullies, we asked Dr Thoriya - should we ignore the trolls, or sha...
A clip of alleged animal abuse went viral last week - but what should you do if you have suspicions about mistreatment of an animal in your community? We asked Kim Bellis of Mike's Vets for her advice on reporting, And Amy from Pawfect Behaviour for her rehoming top tips. We also examined UAE maternity law as it relates to miscarriage and stillbirth with employment lawyer Thenji Moyo, and learned how to design a life you love with Lucy Holmes and Emily Fitzgerald from Wild Flowers Wild Futures... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Farmers Kitchen was dedicated to Ramadan today, with Sweet Shop founder AJ and What's On Deputy Editor Miles joining us to discuss all things fasting and breaking the fast. We met Raghu Raman, the founder of Café 21, which will shortly open its doors in Dubai with a staff made up of young people with Down Syndrome. And we talked about the end of an era - and the start of a new one - with co-founder of Lime Tree Café, Corrine Bowker. And we talked food on TV, and the impact of THAT new Netflix drop starring Meghan Sussex...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why are less than 10% of top bosses female?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The TV show is topping the charts – but how is its depiction of luxury travel driving holiday trends? We asked Thea Kearse, founder of Butterfly Social, and Ben Murtaugh, General Manager at Usturiun Luxury Travel. We also turned our attention to the drive to sign up more blood and organ donors in the UAE with kidney transplant recipient Fatima Rashid. And we marked HPV Awareness Day with Dr Rania from Circle Care Clinic and asked – who needs a vaccine, when, and at what age?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Could your personality type determine how you experience pain? We put that to Chronis Pain Recovery Coach Gemma McFall and patient Andy Fieldhouse. Plus, why a 50% drop in outside play is bad news, with Occupational Therapist Adam Griffin. And does an overreliance on AI mean CVs will soon be replaced with personality tests? We asked HR expert Rohini Gill and leadership coach Paul Littlejohn...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Expert advice on acting from your head, not heart.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How to stay healthy and hydrated through the Holy MonthSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Could your headphones help you hear?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
From voicenotes to shadowbans, everything you need to make your phone work for you...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What are the dos and don'ts of your child's birthday celebration?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The future of workplace diversitySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How diet drugs are affecting your social life..See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Advice for men in midlifeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Are girls sports the key to getting more women into senior management?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is workplace flexibility lowering school attendance rates?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How war zone skills could make you a better dad...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How much would you pay for the perfect match?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Could your online habits be costing you more?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How many groups is too many groups?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What are the dangers of being always on?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why weight-training help women over 40...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's a small world indeed...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Could you identify a harmful relationship?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What do you do when work affects your mental health?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The realities of matresenceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Did buying a house just get dearer?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.