Ann Leary: NYT Bestselling Author on Aging, Letting Go of 'Niceness,' and Finding Laughter in Life

Are you a people pleaser? Do you find yourself apologizing for things you shouldn’t? Ann Leary, New York Times bestselling author, is here to inspire you to rewrite the script. In her newest collection, I Tried Being Nice, Ann shares witty, insightful essays about overcoming lifelong tendencies to people-please, redefining kindness, and embracing the unapologetic freedom of midlife.

From confrontations with a neighbor (and their unruly dog) to honest reflections on her marriage, parenting, and self-discovery through tennis, Ann discusses the trials and triumphs of finding one’s voice later in life. Find out why she believes post-menopause is her prime and how shedding old habits has transformed her relationships and outlook.

Key Topics:

• The difference between kindness and people-pleasing
• Why midlife is the perfect time to embrace authenticity
• Parenting, empty-nesting, and reclaiming your true self
• How tennis became both a hobby and a metaphor for life

Join us for a heartfelt conversation that will leave you feeling empowered—and ready to embrace your unapologetic self.

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Timestamps

1. 02:00 - Exploring Ann’s Writing Journey
2. 10:08 - Inspiration Behind I Tried Being Nice
3. 13:01 - Empty Nest Adventures
4. 19:45 - Life Lessons from the Tennis Court

24:03 - Breaking Free from People-Pleasing