Episode 181: Dr Sian Williams

About this episode

Dr Sian Williams discusses her career, parenting, and her new book on anxiety.

Dr Sian Williams is a journalist and broadcaster and author. She trained as a trauma assessor while working at the BBC and is a registered counselling psychologist. She presents the fabulous Radio 4 series and podcast ‘Life Changing’ which I totally recommend. She has 5 children, the eldest being in their 30s, the youngest 17.   Sian told me about having her glorious and unexpected first son when she had just got her first job in the newsroom in London. She also talked about how she values her close relationship with her step daughter. Sian has just published a new book called ‘The Power of Anxiety: How to Ride the Worry Wave’ which talks about turns sensitivity into a strength.  I felt instantly relaxed by Sian’s beautiful voice and gentle counseling manner… and almost revealed all my deepest secrets to her! Spinning Plates is presented by Sophie Ellis-Bextor, produced by Claire Jones and post-production by Richard Jones. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Sophie Ellis-Bextor

Guest: Dr Sian Williams

Topics covered

• parenting
• mental health
• journalism
• family relationships
• anxiety

Keywords

• anxiety
• parenting
• journalism
• counseling
• mental health

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: BBC, Radio 4

Books & works: Life Changing, The Power of Anxiety: How to Ride the Worry Wave

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