Note 2 Self

In this episode of Note 2 Self, Cat and Saskia take us on a deep dive into relationships. Sparked by How to Love Better by Yung Pueblo, the girls get vulnerable about their own relationship challenges, love languages, and the expectations of love shaped by pop culture. It’s raw, honest, and a little therapeutic. Join us in the deep end.

In this week’s episode of Note 2 Self, Cat and Saskia kick things off with confronting hair salon visits and the toll they can take on self-esteem. From there, the spiral begins: cursed childhood Furbies, the strangely addictive depths of Reddit rabbit holes, and a nostalgic deep dive into 2010 clubbing culture. In the wise words of Ne-Yo and Pitbull: "grab somebody sexy..." and listen t...

In this episode of Note 2 Self, Saskia kicks us off with a story time of how her Burning Man “goodies” landed her sister, unknowingly, on a mushroom trip in the ER. From there, the spiral continues into bougie laundromats as the ultimate speed-dating venue and the genius of errand dates. Finally, Cat and Saskia wrap up with their thoughts (or lack thereof) on the finale of The Summer I Turned Pret...

In this episode of Note 2 Self, Cat introduces us to her new (real!) puppy, Albert, before Saskia takes us on a full breakdown of her unforgettable Burning Man experience. From 17-hour waits at the gate to flooded camps and an unreal sunrise Rufus Du Sol set, Saskia shares the highs, lows, and lessons from a week in the desert. Buckle up — this one’s a wild ride.

This special throwback from Note 2 Self comes straight from the archives—a raw, early trial recording that was never meant to see the light of day… until now. Cat and Saskia cover everything from Cat’s Big Brother audition to the cringeworthy tradition of hard-copy school photos in the 2000s. It’s unfiltered, a little chaotic, and completely Note 2 Self.

In this episode of Note 2 Self we open with Saskia detailing the final stages of Burning Man prep as she leaves to head to the desert. This leads to reminiscing on childhood nostalgia, including the Beanie Baby to Labubu pipeline. Then, Cat and Saskia spill some truly juicy dating stories from their 20s, covering ghosting, awkward encounters, and the strut of success. Join us for the spiral.

In this episode of Note 2 Self, we kick things off with a greeting from our unexpected new “host,” Louis the dog, a vintage carafe Saskia fell in love with in France. From there, we dive into everything from the quirks of living in Manhattan vs. Brooklyn, including a gnarly dog bite, to the art of code-switching and even the unexpectedly wholesome pairing of Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson. It’s a...

In this episode of Note 2 Self, the girls dive into Cat’s recent European adventures, including her new “festy rat” era at Dek Mantel, getting lost in a forest, and a run-in with an interesting Uber driver. Saskia shares her experience “ringing the bell” at Nasdaq and reflects on the highs and lows of corporate girly life. As always, the chat spirals in unexpected directions and wraps up with a Lo...

In this week’s episode of Note 2 Self, we’re trying something new. While Cat is off gallivanting in Europe, Saskia takes the mic for a solo episode. Building on the book Fair Play by Eve Rodsky (mentioned in a previous episode), Saskia gets candid about her own experience applying Rodsky’s methods for dividing the workload in a long-term relationship. Vulnerable, honest, and a little bit raw — div...

In this episode of Note 2 Self, the girls officially enter their festy rat era—with Cat gearing up for Dekmantel and Saskia’s chaotic Burning Man prep, leaving us with more questions than answers. Naturally, things spiral into everything from insomnia-fueled purchases (hello, air hockey table) to shared frustrations with pharmacy locks and the ever-dysfunctional United States Postal Service. Join...

In this episode of Note 2 Self, we kick things off with Saskia’s recent trip to France. A recap that starts with the health effects of drinking wine like it’s water and ends with Saskia adopting her most prized possession, her dog Louis. Meanwhile, Cat shares the absurd lengths she’s gone to in the name of people-pleasing. The girls also unpack facelifts, the inevitability of aging, and what it fe...

In this episode of Note 2 Self, Cat and Saskia vent about the steamy hellscape that is summer in New York. Then, they take a sharp turn into fertility, as Cat opens up about her experience freezing her eggs and navigating the often-overwhelming healthcare system. Finally, things unravel with the retelling of the now-infamous Carnage Cruise, Saskia’s 30th birthday recovery day that turned into tota...

This week, Saskia debuts her new blonde era, and things spiral from there, in the best way. The girls chat about having gentle energy at raves, how ChatGPT might be melting our brains, and why private porta potties at Burning Man are non-negotiable. Cat shares her chaotic moving saga, and we discover Saskia knows absolutely nothing about U.S. geography. Put your headphones on and join us on the sp...

In this episode of Note 2 Self , Cat and Saskia kick things off with a flashback to the Lizzie McGuire movie and Hilary Duff’s infamous ass shake. From there, they somehow segue into the exclusivity of Delta status and the wild world of flight crash conspiracies. They also break down a recent Pedro Pascal lookalike competition, reflect on playing dress-ups as part of the moving ritual, unpack dati...

In this episode of Note 2 Self , Cat and Saskia unpack a classic New York phenomenon: how warm weather somehow leads to a complete breakdown in social etiquette. As always, the conversation spirals — from the surprisingly deep origins of Whac-A-Mole to hot takes on the new season of And Just Like That. Slip, slop, slap on this episode of the poddy as we digress into Aussie jingles, tuck shop infla...

In this episode of Note 2 Self , Cat and Saskia get vulnerable and discuss the realities of adult romantic relationships — the good, the bad, and the existentially confusing. But in true Note 2 Self fashion, things spiral into tangents: from decoding word salad culture to childhood performances no one asked for, plus a few chaotic media reviews thrown into the mix. We wrap it all up with another r...

In this episode of Note 2 Self , Cat and Saskia discuss the art of jujitsu and their various Saturday morning routines. The conversation takes a sharp turn to breaking down early drinking experiences, such as European graduation party buses, the Australian experience that is Schoolies, and their first years hitting the clubs at 18. The girls wrap up discussing the things they’ve liked for the sake...

In today’s episode of Note 2 Self , Saskia and Cat explore a few trad wife activities they’re surprisingly open to—think weekend markets and romantic picnics. As always, the conversation spirals into the absurd, including the conspiracy theory that Australia isn’t real, a nostalgic dive into Aaahh!!! Real Monsters and The OC , and a breakdown of The Cut’s recent article, “It Must Be Nice to Be a W...

In this episode of Note 2 Self , Cat sweats through her armpit Botox as she confesses to scaring Paul Rudd out of her local dive bar — a perfect segue into other cringe celebrity encounters and chaotic early-2000s Facebook behavior. The conversation spirals into pop culture commentary, a quick review of Baby Girl , and the age-old debate: were you a Mr. Big or an Aidan girlie? Join us on the spira...

In this episode of Note 2 Self, Saskia and Cat kick things off with a music review featuring Nickelback and Charli XCX (yes, in the same sentence). From there, they spiral into tales of lower back tattoos, belly button rings, backpacking through Europe, and some truly iconic Aussie field trip experiences. Join us as we spiral—or rather, roll—down Parliament Hill.

In this week’s episode, we debut our first recurring segment: Love or Loathe — where Saskia presents Cat with an item to declare her love or hatred for. From there, things spiral (as they do) into guilty pleasures: fairy smut, The Sims, and the surprising emotional pull of skinny jeans. Also revealed: Nickelback is to Cat what Charli XCX is to Saskia. Come along for the ride.

In this episode of Note 2 Self, Saskia and Cat spiral into the world of nighttime vs. daytime showers , bizarre beauty routines like salmon sperm facials and beef tallow skincare , and introduce their unfiltered alter egos . With chaotic tangents on dog play , reality TV addictions , and even children on leashes , this is peak millennial podcast chaos . Hit play and spiral with us.

In this introductory episode, Cat and Saskia discuss their last 10 years in New York City, reflecting back on some quintessentially New York experiences. In true Note 2 Self style, the girls spiral into the topics of clogs, various wheeled sports, Lorde summer, and ChatGPT as a breakup tool.