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1 hour 4 minutes | Monday, 28 April 2025
As a new report from the FA reveals a rise in problematic behaviour from parents at kids football, we discuss the impact with football coach Matt Blenford and psychologist Mark Samways. Helen also discusses a new wave of conversation around male eating disorders with author Liam Kelly and dietician Carina Khoury, a new law on communicable diseases in Dubai with Dr Maryam Mojtabavi, and Haus & Haus MD Simon Baker is on hand with investment advice for the Dubai market.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1 hour 18 minutes | Friday, 25 April 2025
From music festivals to theatres to food events - and even an opportunity to volunteer your dog's time, Helen is joined by a host of experts to delve into what the UAE has to offer over the next few days.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
27 minutes | Thursday, 24 April 2025
Most UAE firms have paused hiring, citing rising operational costs. What does it mean for small businesses, their staff, and those looking for work? Helen speaks to Tish Tash MD Polly Williams,  recruiter David McKenzie and HR consultant Rohini Gill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1 hour 16 minutes | Wednesday, 23 April 2025
The tragic death of an autistic 8-year-old in the UAE has raised the alarm over the pressure on carers. What support is available – and what do families need? We asked two parents with children of determination, Gareth Jones and Steph Hamilton. We also looked at open finance, and how it could change the way families - and specifically women - save, with Sophia Bhatti, Founder & CEO, Wimbledon Wealth. And would you turn to AI for therapy? Increasing numbers of young people are - but is that smart, or dangerous? We ask psychologist Dr Kirin Hillier and Professor Talal Abdul Ghani Shaikh of He...
1 hour 11 minutes | Tuesday, 22 April 2025
The Stolen Girl is the latest TV show to terrify parents. But should we really be afraid of our kids' being a part of slumber parties with their peers? Helen puts it to Priya Mitchell from PMC Safeguarding. As Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez prepare to splash the cash, we ask experts Mark Kawaja orf Le Table Events and Rhiannon Downie Hurst, founder of Bride Club ME, what they'd do if money was no object. And do you know how to make the most of AI - and how to teach your kids to do the same? We got expert guidance, live from AI Week...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1 hour 15 minutes | Monday, 21 April 2025
A rising number of firms are offering staff fitness trackers – and incentivising their use. But do they improve employee health – or do they invade privacy?  Helen asks workplace culture consultant Lorna King and Ali Hashemi, CEO of Meta[bolic]. Meanwhile, Leena Magdi, author of Mourning Air, & psychologist Dr Alia El Naggar of Canadian University Dubai talk grief, road safety expert Phil Clarke is on hand to discuss how we enforce the law against using a mobile while driving, and we talk real estate recruitment with Tom Poulson of Haus & Haus.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...
1 hour 20 minutes | Friday, 18 April 2025
Camaraderie in the kitchen is the theme of today's show - from Chef Kelvin Cheung of Jun's teaming up with Taqado, new supperclub Tiff's Table bringing together Tiffany Eslick and pastry chef Nadia Parekh, and two of the UAE’s top female restaurateurs - Neha Mishra of Kinoya and Panchali Mahendra of Atelier House Hospitality - joining forces for a new venue.  Helen is also joined by Raffi Vartanian to find out how his firm, Ziba Foods, is supporting female farmers in Afghanistan. And Miles Buckeridge is on hand to outline the action from this week's What's On Awards.   See omnystudio.com/li...
1 hour 18 minutes | Wednesday, 16 April 2025
Helen meets the Dubai-based new mum leading the charge on reuniting eight workers with their passports after they fell victim to a rogue employer. Meanwhile, employment lawyer Thenji Moyo is on hand to clarify the rules. Fatima Haddad from domestic abuse crisis centre Shamsaha is on hand to discuss Sharjah’s moves to protect women and children by seizing the properties of abusive partners. We have more health info than ever before - but is that leading to anxiety and over-diagnosis? Dr Heather Eade gives her views. And we meet Paula Ralph, the amateur cyclist taking on a mammoth solo challe...
1 hour 12 minutes | Tuesday, 15 April 2025
It used to be that cheating meant being in the same place as someone other than your spouse. Has the online world muddied the waters? Helen asks Dr Thoriya. Meanwhile, Sophie Thomas and Anna Kaminski discuss rising ADHD diagnosis in adults, and lawyer Scott Hutton is on hand to take your property questions…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1 hour 23 minutes | Monday, 14 April 2025
New research shows more over-40s are giving birth than teenagers for the first time in history. Why? And what does it mean for the future of fertility? We ask Lindsay Davidson, who had her son at 43, and Dr Luciano Nardo of Now Clinics. Meanwhile, as a new Netflix documentary sounds the alarm over kidfluencing, Meta says it will ban its live features for under-16s. So, where is the line when it comes to our kids’ online interactions? Coach Maysaa Fahour and Dubai-based child influencer DJ Michelle join Helen. Adelina Gschwandtner, an economist at the University of Kent, joins the show to de...
Tantrums on the touchline
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