{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/fba1a06c-5366-4fde-9182-d47aa7f6f9f6/69ff296e44cb786b37e82e4f?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Episode 181: Dr Sian Williams","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/611e762606c05eb791f4093e/1778329687211-2f71a36b-2850-4de8-9cda-6fb8abda3d80.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Dr Sian Williams is a journalist and broadcaster and author.&nbsp;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.</p><p><br></p><p>She has 5 children, the eldest being in their 30s, the youngest 17.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Sian told me about having her glorious and unexpected first son when she had just got her first job in the newsroom in London.&nbsp;She also talked about how she values her close relationship with her step daughter.</p><p><br></p><p>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.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>I felt instantly relaxed by Sian’s beautiful voice and gentle counseling manner… and almost revealed all my deepest secrets to her!</p><p><br></p><p>Spinning Plates is presented by Sophie Ellis-Bextor, produced by Claire Jones and post-production by Richard Jones.</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Sophie Ellis-Bextor"}