In this cozy and candid episode, Rachel is joined by writer Julie—author of Like a Normal Person—and Allison, creator of the Dare to Be newsletter. Together, they dive into the realities of sober creativity, from writing memoirs and navigating vulnerability to finding joy in kitchen gadgets and everyday rituals. It’s an honest, uplifting look at what it means to share your story and stay grounded while living—and creating—in sobriety.
Thank you to Allison Deraney and Julie Fontes for gracing Sober Banter with your insights, wisdom, and hope. Please visit their newsletters; they’re wonderful writers with even more valuable content to share in their weekly publications!
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- (00:00) - Introduction and Ice Breakers
- (02:14) - Being a Sober Creator
- (05:39) - social media and similar platforms
- (09:32) - Imposter syndrome in sobriety
- (13:17) - High-bottom drunks
- (19:55) - Sober Travels & Dry January
- (22:51) - Marrying your drinking buddy
- (26:58) - Graffitied books
- (30:35) - Evolving
- (38:18) - Transparency comes at a price.
- (44:54) - Fainting Goats
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