Julie Fontes, author of “Like a Normal Person”

02:41 Journey to Sobriety

04:33 Challenges and Reflections

12:29 Different ways to quit drinking

17:46 Recognizing the Problem

19:21 Family Dynamics and Sobriety

25:25 The Struggle with Labels

30:24 Reflections

💬 A Note from Us

This was a big moment for Sober Banter—our first guest interview and it was an honor to have Julie Fontes join us for it. Julie is the incredible author of Like a Normal Person, a memoir that moved us deeply with its raw honesty, vulnerability, and humor.

We’ll be real with you—this was our first time navigating interview mics, Zoom setups, and all the things behind the scenes, and yes… we were nervous. But Julie’s warmth and openness made us feel like we belonged in the space. She met us exactly where we were and gave us the confidence to grow as hosts.

We’re forever grateful that she trusted us to hold space for her story and became the voice that helped launch this next chapter of our podcast. Julie, thank you for being a part of our beginning—you set the tone for everything to come.

With so much gratitude,
— Rachel & Colin

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