This week, Martha talks to best-selling author Ann Leary about letting go of the need to be “nice,” a subject Ann explores in the title essay of her new book, “I’ve Tried Being Nice.” Following a passive-aggressive neighborhood squabble, this wry, witty author made the abrupt decision to stop being a people pleaser. She shares with Martha how that came about, plus how she works at her writing and the family stories that have helped shape it. From a nomadic childhood to her marriage to actor Denis Leary, Ann’s observations make for funny, relatable books – and a thoroughly enjoyable conversation with Martha.  

This week, Martha talks to best-selling author Ann Leary about letting go of the need to be “nice,” a subject Ann explores in the title essay of her new book, “I’ve Tried Being Nice.” Following a passive-aggressive neighborhood squabble, this wry, witty author made the abrupt decision to stop being a people pleaser. She shares with Martha how that came about, plus how she works at her writing and the family stories that have helped shape it. From a nomadic childhood to her marriage to actor Denis Leary, Ann’s observations make for funny, relatable books – and a thoroughly enjoyable conversation with Martha.

In my new podcast, I’m sitting down with fascinating people from all walks of life - business icons, entrepreneurs, artisans, old friends and new friends. They all have one thing in common: they inspire and intrigue me. And I think they will inspire and intrigue you!  
Tune in each week for these intimate, in-depth, probing conversations. You’ll learn something new in every episode.

In my new podcast, I’m sitting down with fascinating people from all walks of life - business icons, entrepreneurs, artisans, old friends and new friends. They all have one thing in common: they inspire and intrigue me. And I think they will inspire and intrigue you!   Tune in each week for these intimate, in-depth, probing conversations. You’ll learn something new in every episode.

The Martha Stewart Podcast

She’s done it all. TV, magazines, the web, radio and more. But you’ve never heard Martha Stewart like this: intimate, in-depth, probing interviews with some of the most fascinating people in the world. Some you’ve heard of — some you haven’t. But they all have an important thing in common: they’re at the top of their fields. And they’ve never encountered an interviewer quite like Martha.

She&rsquo;s done it all. TV, magazines, the web, radio and more. But you&rsquo;ve never heard Martha Stewart like this: intimate, in-depth, probing interviews with some of the most&nbsp;fascinating people in the world. Some you&rsquo;ve heard of&nbsp;&mdash; some you haven&rsquo;t. But they all have an important thing in common: they&rsquo;re at the top of their fields. And they&rsquo;ve never encountered an interviewer quite like Martha.

"I've Tried Being Nice" with author Ann Leary

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