Note to Self

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From Q&A’s and break up tips to simply navigating every stage of life, influencer-turned-entrepreneur Payton Sartain brings you the sisterly advice you didn’t know you needed and honest conversations you’ve always wanted. Whether it’s Payton alone or a conversation with a friend, Note to Self is a space to get grounded, explore new perspectives, and ultimately, empower yourself and others. Grab some wine or a mocktail and enjoy the conversation!

6d ago

ASK P: Resentment & Judgement in Relationships, Stagnant Sex Lives, Glow-Up Tips, and Long-Distance Love

#250. In today’s ASK P, we are discussing mostly relationship-related topics, with a little glow-up note to lighten the mood. Listeners sent in sensitive topics, like “am I dating his potential or supporting him through a period of growth?,” non-existent sex lives, and sacrifices in closing the distance gap in a relationship. The source content: Reality Disruption: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8p8S6oa/ Dealing with Uncertainty without Rumination: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8p8UrtQ/ Chasing Failure: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8p8A2HK/ 5 No’s a Week: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8p89WNb/ Joe Dispenza Meditation Review: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8p8XPeG/ Play The Game By Your Rules: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8p8qQ8Q/ FOLLOW PAYTON: https://instagram.com/paytonross https://www.tiktok.com/@paytonsartain https://youtube.com/c/paytonsartainross SUBMIT TO NOTE TO SELF: → Ask P: Advice Column: https://forms.gle/avvSu4ibYygZP5rq8 Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Sponsors: Let yourself run, lift, fail, try and go. Explore Peloton Cross Training Tread+ at onepeloton.com Quince.com/payton for free shipping and 365 day returns. Now available in Canada too!Produced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

51 min
Jun 4

How to Feel Like Yourself in Seasons of Instability

#249. If you’ve ever felt like you lost yourself in a season of constant change, this one’s for you. I’m sharing a few things that are actually keeping me grounded right now — from the simplest possible routine to why having a responsibility (even a four-legged one) might be the most stabilizing thing in your life. Consider this your permission slip to stop waiting for things to calm down before you start feeling like yourself again. The source content: Reality Disruption: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8p8S6oa/ Dealing with Uncertainty without Rumination: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8p8UrtQ/ Chasing Failure: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8p8A2HK/ 5 No’s a Week: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8p89WNb/ Joe Dispenza Meditation Review: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8p8XPeG/ Play The Game By Your Rules: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8p8qQ8Q/ FOLLOW PAYTON: https://instagram.com/paytonross https://www.tiktok.com/@paytonsartain https://youtube.com/c/paytonsartainross SUBMIT TO NOTE TO SELF: → Ask P: Advice Column: https://forms.gle/avvSu4ibYygZP5rq8 Sponsors: Rula: Visit Rula.com/notetoself to get started Peloton: Go to onepeloton.com Lola Blankets: For a limited time, our listeners can get 40% OFF select Lola Blankets products with code NOTETOSELF at checkout Olive & June: Visit OliveandJune.com/NOTETOSELF for 20% off your first System! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

40 min
May 28

The Personal Holiday: On Crafting the Perfect Solo Weekend Away

#248. Solo travel doesn't have to mean a flight, a passport, or a packed itinerary — it just has to be yours. I'm breaking down exactly how to craft the perfect solo weekend “away,” whether that's a staycation, a short drive, or anywhere in between, plus the must-haves that make it worth it on any budget. This is your sign to book a solo weekend sabbatical asap. The source content: Reality Disruption: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8p8S6oa/ Dealing with Uncertainty without Rumination: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8p8UrtQ/ Chasing Failure: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8p8A2HK/ 5 No’s a Week: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8p89WNb/ Joe Dispenza Meditation Review: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8p8XPeG/ Play The Game By Your Rules: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8p8qQ8Q/ FOLLOW PAYTON: https://instagram.com/paytonross https://www.tiktok.com/@paytonsartain https://youtube.com/c/paytonsartainross SUBMIT TO NOTE TO SELF: → Ask P: Advice Column: https://forms.gle/avvSu4ibYygZP5rq8 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

46 min
May 21

What TikTok Taught Me: Life Lessons I’ve Learned Following the Right People

#247. Social media gets a bad reputation — and usually earns it. But this week, I make the case for the other side: what happens when you curate your feed like a curriculum and actually pay attention. Five ideas worth stealing, from the people worth following. The source content: Reality Disruption: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8p8S6oa/ Dealing with Uncertainty without Rumination: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8p8UrtQ/ Chasing Failure: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8p8A2HK/ 5 No’s a Week: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8p89WNb/ Joe Dispenza Meditation Review: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8p8XPeG/ Play The Game By Your Rules: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8p8qQ8Q/ FOLLOW PAYTON: https://instagram.com/paytonross https://www.tiktok.com/@paytonsartain https://youtube.com/c/paytonsartainross SUBMIT TO NOTE TO SELF: → Ask P: Advice Column: https://forms.gle/avvSu4ibYygZP5rq8 Sponsors: Quince: Go to Quince.com/payton for free shipping and365-day returns Peloton: Go to onepeloton.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

54 min
May 14

The Motherhood Conversation I Didn't Know I Needed, with What We Said (Jaci Marie & Chelsey Jade)

#246. Jaci Marie and Chelsey Jade of What We Said came prepared — and left me feeling like I actually might be too. We covered trimester zero prep, the surprising things motherhood teaches you about productivity and identity, and the parts of yourself that are absolutely worth protecting. The motherhood conversation every woman deserves to have before she needs it. FOLLOW PAYTON: https://instagram.com/paytonross https://www.tiktok.com/@paytonsartain https://youtube.com/c/paytonsartainross Sponsors: Quince: Go to Quince.com/payton for free shipping and365-day returns IM8: Go to IM8HEALTH.com/NOTETOSELF and use code NOTETOSELF for aFree Welcome Kit, five free travel sachets plus ten percent off your order. Peloton: Go to onepeloton.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1h 3m
May 7

ASK P: Age Gap Relationships, Moving Out of the US, The Best Part of Getting Older, & Situationship Drama

#245. In this installment of ASK P, listeners are asking questions about age gap relationships, making an international move, the positive side of getting older, and the push and pull of situationships. FOLLOW PAYTON: https://instagram.com/paytonross https://www.tiktok.com/@paytonsartain https://youtube.com/c/paytonsartainhh SUBMIT TO NOTE TO SELF: → Ask P: Advice Column: https://forms.gle/avvSu4ibYygZP5rq8 Sponsors: Rula: Visit Rula.com/notetoself to get started IM8: Go to IM8HEALTH.com/NOTETOSELF and use code NOTETOSELF for aFree Welcome Kit, five free travel sachets plus ten percent off your order. Peloton: Go to onepeloton.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

45 min
Apr 30

3 Way Pod Takeover: Catching Up & Single Girl Luck

#244. 3 Way Pod is taking over Note to Self in this chatty episode for the girls. Kristen is sharing how to manifest abundance and stay lucky (hint: it’s removing men from your life), Emon is asking very Emon questions, and the girls descend into chaos by the end of the episode (probably from the many beverages consumed before and during recording). Happy 3 Way day! FOLLOW PAYTON: https://instagram.com/paytonross https://www.tiktok.com/@paytonsartain https://youtube.com/c/paytonsartainhh SUBMIT TO NOTE TO SELF: → Ask P: Advice Column: https://forms.gle/avvSu4ibYygZP5rq8 Sponsors: Free People: Visit www.freepeople.com/notetoself to shop their full line of activewear and workout gear See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

48 min
Apr 23

Going Back to School in my 30s, Getting Out of a Bad Luck Spiral, & Answering Listener Questions

#243. I’m going back to school! In this episode, we are discussing my choice to go back to school in my early 30s– the why, the what, the what happens next, and what to do when you find yourself in an era of bad luck. Consider this a bit of a life update and release of the negative energy I’ve been accidentally absorbing for the last 2 weeks. It’s a spoken evil eye of sorts. Then, we’re answering listener questions from recent Instagram Q&As. Overall, a very chatty, girly episode. FOLLOW PAYTON: https://instagram.com/paytonross https://www.tiktok.com/@paytonsartain https://youtube.com/c/paytonsartainhh SUBMIT TO NOTE TO SELF: → Ask P: Advice Column: https://forms.gle/avvSu4ibYygZP5rq8 Sponsors: Wayfair: Head to Wayfair.com April 25th through the 27th to shop Way Day Free People: Visit www.freepeople.com/notetoself to shop their full line of activewear and workout gear See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Thank you

Jan 29

JChristineDC

Thank you for speaking up, and not shying away from difficult topics (across the board). Your podcast is where I turn for general life advice, a good laugh, and someone to relate to. I love that you speak up about politics, and actually give resources and information to better inform ourselves and take care of ourselves during these difficult times. Thank you for being a light during some very dark times!
Love P

12/24/2025

Chickenfingyfriday

I love NTS! I’ve been listening for almost 3 years. I have some many similarities to P with how we grew up to college experience. As an oldest of 3, I’ve truly learned so much and she’s helped me through so many things. NEVER LEAVE US P!!!
Fav Pod!

12/14/2025

han.edwards7

Been listening to yearsss! P is like the big sis I never had. Her advice segments are my fav!
Love!

09/30/2025

cali_r_s

I love how authentic Payton is, and the way she talks about important things going on in the world unlike a lot of DM podcasts

From Q&A’s and break up tips to simply navigating every stage of life, influencer-turned-entrepreneur Payton Sartain brings you the sisterly advice you didn’t know you needed and honest conversations you’ve always wanted. Whether it’s Payton alone or a conversation with a friend, Note to Self is a space to get grounded, explore new perspectives, and ultimately, empower yourself and others. Grab some wine or a mocktail and enjoy the conversation!