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The Power of Anxiety: How to Ride the Worry Wave. Pre-order now!
A Positive Way to Live with Anxiety Anxiety can have an immense power, affecting the way we think, feel and behave. Keeping us inside, away from people, places and opportunities. Making us question, doubt or criticise ourselves. Sending us into a sea of worry, which threatens to overwhelm us. But what if we stopped trying to fight the waves and, instead, learned to ride them? This compelling, warm and accessible book looks at anxiety differently. It helps us understand
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Dr Sian Williams features on the ‘How to be 60’ podcast
Dr Sian Williams discusses her transition into psychology, embracing fear, and taking action on Kaye Adams' 'How to be 60' podcast.
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Viewpoint for the Radio Times: Let music soothe your mind
Dr Sian Williams explores music's power to soothe, echo emotions, reduce anxiety & connect us in this viewpoint for the Radio Times.
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Interview with The Psychologist magazine
Dr Sian Williams discusses her 40-year journey from journalism to counselling psychology, her motivations, and training challenges. Read the
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Book
The Power of Anxiety: How to Ride the Worry Wave.
Out March 2026. Pre-order now!
Psychologist and broadcaster Dr Sian Williams introduces a fresh, more positive way of living with anxiety.
With uplifting stories from those managing performance and social anxiety, perfectionism and people-pleasing - this warm and compelling book gives us tips and tools to help live a better life. Where sensitivity is our strength. Because as Jon Kabat-Zinn said: we can't stop the waves. But we can learn to surf
Oxford Literary Festival and the ‘and finally..’
(March 2017) Sian Williams reflects on Oxford Lit Fest talk for 'Rise', sharing sleep hygiene tips for recovery & managing news anxiety.
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Rise paperback hits the shelves
(Jan 2017) Paperback of Sian Williams' book 'Rise' on resilience after trauma is out now! Also, news on her ITV show 'Save Money: Lose Weigh
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Breast cancer, best friends and comedy boobs for #CancerAwarenessMonth
(Oct 2016) Sian Williams reflects on sharing her cancer story & the vital role of friendship, humour & kindness during recovery.
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How Rise can help nurses, in a nurse’s words
(Sept 2016) Guest blog by nurse Valerie McGurk on how Sian Williams' book 'Rise' offers insights & strategies for nurses supporting trauma p
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ITN mental health champion
(Aug 2016) Sian Williams appointed ITN's first mental health champion, providing 'first aid' support & guidance for colleagues' wellbeing.
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Sermon at The School of Life
(July 2016) Sian Williams reflects on delivering a secular sermon on resilience, vulnerability & her book 'Rise' at The School of Life.
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Rise – the book launch
Sian Williams reflects on her 'Rise' book launch, sharing anecdotes on vulnerability, resilience, friendship & humour.
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Meeting Rise readers for the first time at Hay Festival
(June 2016) Sian Williams reflects on her first Hay Festival event for 'Rise', meeting readers & discussing resilience and vulnerability.
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Richard and Judy: Brave Sian Williams’ honest words will help so many women
Read Judy Finnigan's Daily Express column praising Sian Williams' 'Rise' book for its honesty, vulnerability & supportive value.
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Woman & Home publishes extracts and feature on Rise
Read a feature & extract from Sian Williams' 'Rise' in Woman & Home, focusing on trauma recovery, psychology & coping.
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My first book Rise published today
Announcing Sian Williams' first book 'Rise', blending personal story, resilience science & coping tips for tough times.
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Talking about my recovery and Rise on The Wright Stuff
Sian Williams joined Matthew Wright on The Wright Stuff to discuss her cancer recovery, psychology training & new book 'Rise'.
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Speaking about Rise to Steve Wright, BBC Radio 2
Sian Williams talks to Steve Wright (BBC Radio 2) about her upcoming book 'Rise', cancer journey & psychological first aid kit.
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Why trauma is like rebuilding a shattered vase – talking on BBC 1’s The One Show
Dr Sian Williams on BBC The One Show (2016) discussing her cancer trauma, emotional recovery & the inspiration for her book 'Rise'.
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I speak to Eddie Mair about my cancer on Radio 4’s PM programme
Sian Williams joins Eddie Mair on BBC R4 PM to discuss her book 'Rise' & why she initially kept her cancer diagnosis private.
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Hello magazine interview
Read Sian Williams' interview in Hello! magazine about her book 'Rise' & learning resilience from others who survived trauma.
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My husband describes how he supported me through cancer in the Daily Telegraph
Paul Woolwich and Sian Williams stand together in a cozy room. She wears a bright orange top, while he sports a light jacket. The mood is somber yet supportive.
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The Science of Resilience airs on BBC Radio 4
Sian Williams presents BBC Radio 4 doc 'The Science of Resilience', based on her MSc research, personal experience & book 'Rise'.
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Getting a bit emotional talking to Fiona Philips on ITV’s Lorraine
Sian Williams joins Fiona Phillips on ITV Lorraine to discuss her book 'Rise' & how journaling aided her cancer recovery.
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