Interview with Julie Fontes
10/18/24 • 35 min
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
Want to connect with today’s guest, Julie Fontes?
Visit her website at https://www.juliefontes.com.
You can also subscribe to her newsletter on Substack at https://juliefontes.substack.com.
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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
Want to connect with today’s guest, Julie Fontes?
Visit her website at https://www.juliefontes.com.
You can also subscribe to her newsletter on Substack at https://juliefontes.substack.com.
Enjoyed this episode? Let’s stay connected!
💌 Subscribe to Sober Banter so you never miss an episode.
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🔄 Share this episode with someone who might need it.
📱 Follow us on Instagram: @soberbanterpodcast
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Donate at https://www.venmo.com/u/Soberbanter
Do you have questions or feedback or want to be a guest? Hit us up at soberbanter.com or email Rachel at [email protected]
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