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! read less
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Simple Pleasures: Little Ways to Improve Your Every Day (Pt. II), with Anastazia Dupee
28-03-2024
Simple Pleasures: Little Ways to Improve Your Every Day (Pt. II), with Anastazia Dupee
#138. We’re talking about simple pleasures today, aka little things you can do daily to make life just that much more enjoyable. Small indulgences keep me going, so its something I love to share on NTS. Today’s guest, social media influencer and podcast host, Anastazia Dupee, has some really amazing simple pleasures to share, and we get into listener submissions as well. Hope y’all love part II of Simple Pleasures with NTS! FOLLOW PAYTON:https://instagram.com/paytonsartain  https://www.tiktok.com/@paytonsartain https://youtube.com/c/paytonsartainhhhttps://amazon.com/shop/paytonsartain https://pinterest.com/paytonsartain SUBMIT TO NOTE TO SELF:→ Ask P: Advice Column: https://forms.gle/avvSu4ibYygZP5rq8 → Simple Pleasures: https://forms.gle/PFmEU9BFRtyE7Dt57 → Your ICKS: https://forms.gle/pgcr9LhmyyvyAyVk7→ Most Embarrassing Stories: https://forms.gle/qpZBp9bxdcH77Utf8→ Little Acts of Love: https://forms.gle/ReEoo6HBoC4QspQs9→ Juicy Confessions: https://forms.gle/Uuz5KdUkC4c3NnFw5Episode Sponsors:To find Truly Hard Seltzer near you, go to trulyhardseltzer.com/locations. Truly Hard Seltzer. Keep it Light.Head to squarespace.com/NOTETOSELF to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code NOTETOSELF.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Setting Boundaries With Family, Tolerating Your Bestie’s Toxic Boyfriend & Leaving a Job You Hate (ASK P)
21-03-2024
Setting Boundaries With Family, Tolerating Your Bestie’s Toxic Boyfriend & Leaving a Job You Hate (ASK P)
#137. In this installment of ASK P, we’re talking topics from family, to relationships, to career and beyond. What do I do if I hate my best friend’s toxic boyfriend? How do I leave a job I once thought was a “dream” but has ended up being miserable? How do I set boundaries with my intense family? Let’s discuss! FOLLOW PAYTON:https://instagram.com/paytonsartain  https://www.tiktok.com/@paytonsartain https://youtube.com/c/paytonsartainhhhttps://amazon.com/shop/paytonsartain https://pinterest.com/paytonsartain SUBMIT TO NOTE TO SELF:→ Ask P: Advice Column: https://forms.gle/avvSu4ibYygZP5rq8 → Simple Pleasures: https://forms.gle/PFmEU9BFRtyE7Dt57 → Your ICKS: https://forms.gle/pgcr9LhmyyvyAyVk7→ Most Embarrassing Stories: https://forms.gle/qpZBp9bxdcH77Utf8→ Little Acts of Love: https://forms.gle/ReEoo6HBoC4QspQs9→ Juicy Confessions: https://forms.gle/Uuz5KdUkC4c3NnFw5Episode Sponsors:This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/NOTETOSELF and get on your way to being your best self.Head to Squarespace.com/NOTETOSELF to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.For a limited time get 20% off your first subscription order by going to Vegamour.com/notetoself and using code notetoself at checkout.From last-minute trips to event dressing + seasonal refreshes, REVOLVE has you covered with fast two-day shipping and hassle-free returns, all on them. So go to revolve.com/NOTETOSELF today to shop my top picks for the season.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Healing Hormone Imbalances Through Food, Exercise, & Lifestyle, with Lauren Papanos, RD
29-02-2024
Healing Hormone Imbalances Through Food, Exercise, & Lifestyle, with Lauren Papanos, RD
#134. We are talking HORMONES with registered-dietician and hormone specialist, Lauren Papanos. For the first time on NTS, we are discussing hormone health with a professional, diving deeper into PCOS, hormone imbalances in women, and food & lifestyle additions to live a happier, healthier life. FOLLOW PAYTON:https://instagram.com/paytonsartain  https://www.tiktok.com/@paytonsartain https://youtube.com/c/paytonsartainhhhttps://amazon.com/shop/paytonsartain https://pinterest.com/paytonsartain SUBMIT TO NOTE TO SELF:→ Ask P: Advice Column: https://forms.gle/avvSu4ibYygZP5rq8 → Simple Pleasures: https://forms.gle/PFmEU9BFRtyE7Dt57 → Your ICKS: https://forms.gle/pgcr9LhmyyvyAyVk7→ Most Embarrassing Stories: https://forms.gle/qpZBp9bxdcH77Utf8→ Little Acts of Love: https://forms.gle/ReEoo6HBoC4QspQs9→ Juicy Confessions: https://forms.gle/Uuz5KdUkC4c3NnFw5Episode Sponsors:This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/NOTETOSELF and get on the way to being your best self.Stop wasting money on things you don't use. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to RocketMoney.com/notetoself.Head to www.squarespace.com/NOTETOSELF to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.By investing in WOO, you'd be helping us close the orgasm gap by making incredible sexual wellness products for all, impacting people's sex lives for the better. Head to StartEngine.com/offering/woomoreplay to learn more.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Single-Motherhood in Your Twenties: Working, Co-parenting & Learning To Trust Yourself, with Summer Rachel Warren
22-02-2024
Single-Motherhood in Your Twenties: Working, Co-parenting & Learning To Trust Yourself, with Summer Rachel Warren
#133. We are talking about single-motherhood in your twenties with one of my favorite people to follow on social media, Summer Rachel Warren. Summer shares more about growing up a military brat, raising her daughter in her twenties, being her own boss, and so much more in this episode of NTS.SHOP NOTE TO SELF MERCH: https://shop.dearmedia.com/collections/note-to-self FOLLOW PAYTON:https://instagram.com/paytonsartain  https://www.tiktok.com/@paytonsartain https://youtube.com/c/paytonsartainhhhttps://amazon.com/shop/paytonsartain https://pinterest.com/paytonsartain SUBMIT TO NOTE TO SELF:→ Ask P: Advice Column: https://forms.gle/avvSu4ibYygZP5rq8 → Simple Pleasures: https://forms.gle/PFmEU9BFRtyE7Dt57 → Your ICKS: https://forms.gle/pgcr9LhmyyvyAyVk7→ Most Embarrassing Stories: https://forms.gle/qpZBp9bxdcH77Utf8→ Little Acts of Love: https://forms.gle/ReEoo6HBoC4QspQs9→ Juicy Confessions: https://forms.gle/Uuz5KdUkC4c3NnFw5Episode Sponsors:Try today at StitchFix.com/notetoself and you'll get 25% off when you keep everything in your Fix.Visit OliveandJune.com/notetoself for 20% off your first Mani System.Visit Notion.com/notetoself —to try the powerful, easy-to-use Notion AI today.Head to Squarespace.com/notetoself to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code NOTETOSELF.For a limited time, get 20% off your first subscription order by going to VEGAMOUR.com/notetoself and use code notetoself at check out. Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
ASK P: Situationships, Getting Back with Your Ex, & Bad Texters
08-02-2024
ASK P: Situationships, Getting Back with Your Ex, & Bad Texters
#131. In this episode of ASK P, we are diving into topics exclusively in the dating & relationship category. They’re juicy, honest, & y’all are going to love them. SHOP NOTE TO SELF MERCH: https://shop.dearmedia.com/collections/note-to-self FOLLOW PAYTON:https://instagram.com/paytonsartain  https://www.tiktok.com/@paytonsartain https://youtube.com/c/paytonsartainhhhttps://amazon.com/shop/paytonsartain https://pinterest.com/paytonsartain SUBMIT TO NOTE TO SELF:→ Ask P: Advice Column: https://forms.gle/avvSu4ibYygZP5rq8 → Simple Pleasures: https://forms.gle/PFmEU9BFRtyE7Dt57 → Your ICKS: https://forms.gle/pgcr9LhmyyvyAyVk7→ Most Embarrassing Stories: https://forms.gle/qpZBp9bxdcH77Utf8→ Little Acts of Love: https://forms.gle/ReEoo6HBoC4QspQs9→ Juicy Confessions: https://forms.gle/Uuz5KdUkC4c3NnFw5 Episode Sponsors:This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/NOTETOSELF and get on your way to being your best self.To find Truly Hard Seltzer near you, go to trulyhardseltzer.com/locations. Truly Hard Seltzer. Keep it Light.Stop wasting money on things you don’t use. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to RocketMoney.com/notetoself.By investing in WOO, you'd be helping us close the orgasm gap by making incredible sexual wellness products available for all. Head over to StartEngine.com to learn more.Give yourself the luxury you deserve with Quince! Go to Quince.com/payton for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Story Of How I Got Back Together With My Ex, from Breakup to Single Life to Reconnecting Again
01-02-2024
The Story Of How I Got Back Together With My Ex, from Breakup to Single Life to Reconnecting Again
#130. We are getting EXTREMELY real in today’s episode, girls. From a pretty shocking breakup to repairing a relationship, I’m sharing how and why I got back together with my ex. Trigger Warning: a VERY realistic look at relationships & exes. SHOP NOTE TO SELF MERCH: https://shop.dearmedia.com/collections/note-to-self FOLLOW PAYTON:https://instagram.com/paytonsartain  https://www.tiktok.com/@paytonsartain https://youtube.com/c/paytonsartainhhhttps://amazon.com/shop/paytonsartain https://pinterest.com/paytonsartain SUBMIT TO NOTE TO SELF:→ Ask P: Advice Column: https://forms.gle/avvSu4ibYygZP5rq8 → Simple Pleasures: https://forms.gle/PFmEU9BFRtyE7Dt57 → Your ICKS: https://forms.gle/pgcr9LhmyyvyAyVk7→ Most Embarrassing Stories: https://forms.gle/qpZBp9bxdcH77Utf8→ Little Acts of Love: https://forms.gle/ReEoo6HBoC4QspQs9→ Juicy Confessions: https://forms.gle/Uuz5KdUkC4c3NnFw5Episode Sponsors:Right now, Mindbloom is offering my listeners $100 off your first six-session program when you sign up at Mindbloom.com/notetoself and use promo code noteoself.To find Truly Hard Seltzer near you, go to trulyhardseltzer.com/locations. Truly Hard Seltzer. Keep it Light.Go to Notion.com/notetoself to try the powerful, easy-to-use Notion AI for free.Note to Self has been compensated by WOO More Play. The rate paid by the issuer for this content costs $900 for this placement. Head to StartEngine.com/offering/woomoreplay to learn more.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.
30 Lessons From My First 30 Years
11-01-2024
30 Lessons From My First 30 Years
#127. I just turned the big 3-0 and, while I don’t know it all, I’ve definitely learned a few lessons in my first 30 years. We’re discussing some of the most important things my 20s taught me in today’s episode, from relationship truths, to healthy lifestyle musts, to workplace lessons and more. SHOP NOTE TO SELF MERCH: https://shop.dearmedia.com/collections/note-to-self FOLLOW PAYTON:https://instagram.com/paytonsartain  https://www.tiktok.com/@paytonsartain https://youtube.com/c/paytonsartainhhhttps://amazon.com/shop/paytonsartain https://pinterest.com/paytonsartain SUBMIT TO NOTE TO SELF:→ Ask P: Advice Column: https://forms.gle/avvSu4ibYygZP5rq8 → Simple Pleasures: https://forms.gle/PFmEU9BFRtyE7Dt57 → Your ICKS: https://forms.gle/pgcr9LhmyyvyAyVk7→ Most Embarrassing Stories: https://forms.gle/qpZBp9bxdcH77Utf8→ Little Acts of Love: https://forms.gle/ReEoo6HBoC4QspQs9→ Juicy Confessions: https://forms.gle/Uuz5KdUkC4c3NnFw5Episode Sponsors:This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/NOTETOSELF and get on your way to being your best self.Visit OliveandJune.com/NOTETOSELF for 20% off your first Mani System.Go to Quince.com/payton for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Try Notion for free when you go to Notion.com/notetoself.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Note to Self Wrapped: Favorites, Lessons & Important Takeaways From 2023
28-12-2023
Note to Self Wrapped: Favorites, Lessons & Important Takeaways From 2023
#125. We’re wrapping up 2023 in a nice little bow and leaving her behind for the New Year. To do so, we are discussing our favorites from the last year (from skincare and makeup to movies and TV series), lessons we’ve learned, and what we’re most proud of. Happy New Year to all of my NTS girlies! See you in 2024. SHOP NOTE TO SELF MERCH: https://shop.dearmedia.com/collections/note-to-self FOLLOW PAYTON:https://instagram.com/paytonsartain  https://www.tiktok.com/@paytonsartain https://youtube.com/c/paytonsartainhhhttps://amazon.com/shop/paytonsartain https://pinterest.com/paytonsartain SUBMIT TO NOTE TO SELF:→ Ask P: Advice Column: https://forms.gle/avvSu4ibYygZP5rq8 → Simple Pleasures: https://forms.gle/PFmEU9BFRtyE7Dt57 → Your ICKS: https://forms.gle/pgcr9LhmyyvyAyVk7→ Most Embarrassing Stories: https://forms.gle/qpZBp9bxdcH77Utf8→ Little Acts of Love: https://forms.gle/ReEoo6HBoC4QspQs9→ Juicy Confessions: https://forms.gle/Uuz5KdUkC4c3NnFw5Episode Sponsors:Visit Revolve.com/NOTETOSELF to shop my favorites for all your upcoming plans this holiday season.Right not, Mindbloom is offering my listeners $100 off your first six-session program when you sign up at Mindbloom.com/notetoself and use promo code notetoself.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/NOTETOSELF and get on your way to being your best self.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
How To Cure Loneliness Around The Holidays
14-12-2023
How To Cure Loneliness Around The Holidays
#123. After spending Thanksgiving alone, I started to think more about the extra pang of loneliness some of us may feel during the holiday season, a loneliness that may even be exacerbated in the presence of friends & family. Here are a few tools to help you get into the holiday spirit if you live alone, if you’re celebrating by yourself or if you’re feeling alone in a room full of people. SHOP NOTE TO SELF MERCH: https://shop.dearmedia.com/collections/note-to-self FOLLOW PAYTON:https://instagram.com/paytonsartain  https://www.tiktok.com/@paytonsartain https://youtube.com/c/paytonsartainhhhttps://amazon.com/shop/paytonsartain https://pinterest.com/paytonsartain SUBMIT TO NOTE TO SELF:→ Ask P: Advice Column: https://forms.gle/avvSu4ibYygZP5rq8 → Simple Pleasures: https://forms.gle/PFmEU9BFRtyE7Dt57 → Your ICKS: https://forms.gle/pgcr9LhmyyvyAyVk7→ Most Embarrassing Stories: https://forms.gle/qpZBp9bxdcH77Utf8→ Little Acts of Love: https://forms.gle/ReEoo6HBoC4QspQs9→ Juicy Confessions: https://forms.gle/Uuz5KdUkC4c3NnFw5Episode Sponsors:This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/NOTETOSELF and get on your way to being your best self.Start off gifting season on the right foot at Tecovas.com. Don't Go Gently, y'all.visit revolve.com/NOTETOSELF to shop my favorites for all your upcoming plans this holiday season. Download Go Puff and search Woo More Play, then sit back and relax... maybe light some candles... as your order gets brought right to your door.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
ASK P: New Relationships, Judgmental Friends, & a Man Without a Plan
07-12-2023
ASK P: New Relationships, Judgmental Friends, & a Man Without a Plan
#122. In this year’s LAST installment of ASK P, we are covering questions on independence in new relationships & how to deal with friends who are kind of a buzz-kill. We also discuss a boyfriend who will not, for the life of him, plan a damn date. Also, as always: some life updates, content corner and a little note to myself for the rest of the year.SHOP NOTE TO SELF MERCH: https://shop.dearmedia.com/collections/note-to-self FOLLOW PAYTON:https://instagram.com/paytonsartain  https://www.tiktok.com/@paytonsartain https://youtube.com/c/paytonsartainhhhttps://amazon.com/shop/paytonsartain https://pinterest.com/paytonsartain SUBMIT TO NOTE TO SELF:→ Ask P: Advice Column: https://forms.gle/avvSu4ibYygZP5rq8 → Simple Pleasures: https://forms.gle/PFmEU9BFRtyE7Dt57 → Your ICKS: https://forms.gle/pgcr9LhmyyvyAyVk7→ Most Embarrassing Stories: https://forms.gle/qpZBp9bxdcH77Utf8→ Little Acts of Love: https://forms.gle/ReEoo6HBoC4QspQs9→ Juicy Confessions: https://forms.gle/Uuz5KdUkC4c3NnFw5Episode Sponsors:Start off gifting season on the right foot at Tecovas.com. Don't Go Gently, y'all.This holiday season, Woo is giving you 20% off your purchase AND randomly choosing orders that use my code to refund their entire purchase. Head over to WooMorePlay.com and use code notetoself at checkout.Visit revolve.com/NOTETOSELF to shop my favorites for all your upcoming plans this season.If you want to take ownership of your health, try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 Free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase at drinkAG1.com/notetoself.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.