Note 2 Self

In this episode of Note 2 Self, Saskia opens with the thing that has completely taken over her brain lately: the Artemis II mission to the moon. The vastness of it all makes her feel both insignificant and strangely grounded. She reflects on sitting with the unknown, the anxiety of what we cannot see or define, and how sometimes it takes only 4 people seeing something to change the way the rest of...

In this episode of Note 2 Self, Saskia opens with the song she hasn't been able to stop thinking about: Click Clack Symphony by Raye, featuring Hans Zimmer. A song about feeling stuck, dancing through the sadness with your friends, and trusting hard moments in life are just a season and will unfold exactly how they are meant to. Connecting back to last week's episode on uncertainty and cha...

In this episode of Note 2 Self , Saskia reflects on the quiet grief that can come with life transitions. As friends begin new chapters, getting engaged, moving cities, and having children, she explores the complicated emotions that can arise when one stage of life begins to close while another slowly opens. Why do we often feel like we cannot share the sadness alongside the excitement during these...

In this episode of Note 2 Self , Saskia reflects on a few cultural moments that have been sitting with her this week, from the frustrating experience of trying to discover a new coffee shop in New York in the age of social media, to the nostalgia of pre-internet NYC portrayed in Love Story . She also shares recent pop culture highlights, including the stunning sci-fi film Project Hail Mary , the b...

In this episode of Note 2 Self, Saskia dives into the world of the manosphere after watching Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere. The film explores a growing online subculture of influencers promoting hyper-masculinity, red pill ideology, and deeply adversarial views about relationships between men and women. Through Louis Theroux’s signature documentary style, these figures often reveal their ow...

In this episode of Note 2 Self, Saskia reflects on the power of female communities after attending her cousin’s wedding in Miami. A weekend filled with family, celebration, and a reminder of the strong matriarchal lineage that shaped her life. What begins as a reflection on weddings and family traditions turns into a deeper exploration of the women who hold us together. From mothers, sisters, cous...

In this episode of Note 2 Self , Saskia shares what it’s like to play tourist in your own city while hosting her cousin in New York, reflecting on how easy it is to forget the magic of the place you live when you fall into routine. She also recaps a big week in pop culture, from the Traitors finale and Rob Rausch’s masterful gameplay to Connor Storrie’s breakout hosting moment on SNL . The episode...

In this vulnerable episode of Note 2 Self , Saskia reflects on high-functioning anxiety, control as a coping mechanism, and the childhood experience that shaped her relationship to safety. Growing up in the remote Daintree rainforest, a devastating flood destroyed her family home when she was just four years old. This was a moment she only recently began to understand as formative. What does it me...

In this episode of Note 2 Self , Saskia returns home to NYC and dives into her latest cultural obsession: Wuthering Heights . From Emerald Fennell’s provocative, maximalist filmmaking to Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi’s portrayal of two deeply damaged lovers, Saskia reflects on why this story of obsession and co-dependency hit so hard. What begins as a film review unfolds into something deeper. Wh...

Greetings from Mexico. In this episode of Note 2 Self , Saskia shares stories from her last ten days in Todos Santos, a small beach town where desert, ocean, and mountains collide. What begins as a travel diary unfolds into something deeper. From a boat day out of La Paz, swimming alongside sea lions, stumbling upon a frigate bird colony connected to her father’s past, and witnessing dolphins and...

Recorded from sunny Los Angeles, in this episode of Note 2 Self, Saskia shares her 2026 ins and outs. Yes, it’s February, but what’s truly "in" this year is doing things when we want to do them. Saskia reflects on continuing to embrace her party-girl era, choosing ease at home, leaning into maximalism in her personal style, her current obsession with Wuthering Heights, nostalgia in pop c...

Recorded from sunny Los Angeles and joined by a very special guest, Ziggy the goldendoodle, this episode of Note 2 Self opens with a reflection on the energy of LA compared to New York City. The expansive, nature-connected rhythm of the City of Dreams contrasted with the intensity and density of NYC. Saskia explores what it means to find solitude in major cities, and the ways we often flatten plac...

In this episode of Note 2 Self, Saskia reflects on seeing Fred Again live in New York during his residency and why the night felt less like a concert and more like a spiritual experience. She explores how great DJs read and channel energy, why live music creates such deep presence and connection, and what happens when we allow ourselves to fully experience a moment instead of trying to capture it....

Season 2 of Note 2 Self begins with a new chapter... and a new format. In this opening solo episode, Saskia reflects on the unexpected cultural moment around Heated Rivalry and what it reveals about the rise of romantasy in pop culture. From emotional escapism to collective obsession, this episode explores why stories like these resonate so deeply right now, and what they might be offering us bene...

Happy holidays, N2S listeners 🎄 In this special episode, the girls kick things off with a very on-theme chat about childhood holiday traditions over the years. The conversation quickly pivots into tales of risqué holiday party behaviour, both witnessed and reported by friends, before naturally spiralling into a discussion on the morals around cheating. From there, the girls dive into a brief but...

In this week’s episode of Note 2 Self, the girls kick things off with the absolute chaos that is moving in New York City. From there, the conversation spirals (naturally) into the universal nightmare of dentists asking questions while their hands are literally in your mouth. The episode then takes a turn into women’s health, with an honest, candid chat around IUDs and everything that comes with th...

In this week's episode of Note 2 Self, the girls recap their travel and Thanksgiving adventures across Argentina, Mexico, California, and Minnesota. They chat about the possibility of one day living in California, the stereotypes that come with it, and the importance of “finding community”. And in a surprise twist, Cat goes a little full woo-woo, proving California rubs off on everyone. It’s w...

In this week’s episode of Note 2 Self, Saskia and Cat kick things off with some much-needed updates on Cat’s new dog, Albert, and an important spotlight on The Sato Project . Then, for the first time in N2S history, the girls don’t spiral. Instead, they deep-dive into one big, slightly terrifying question: What does it mean to date an AI chatbot? After reading " My Couples Retreat With 3 AI C...

In this week’s episode of Note 2 Self, the girls kick things off with unexpected follow-ups to not one, but two of Cat’s most niche New York stories: Pogo Stick Guy and, of course, her beloved Paul Rudd. From there, the spiral takes a spooky turn into personal ghost stories, ending in goosebumps, and the question of life after death. Finally, with today being Thanksgiving, the girls unpack the psy...

In this week's episode of Note 2 Self, the girls kick things off with a dive into recent "news"... from a class of missing children to the New York mayoral election, featuring the beautiful Zohran Mamdani. From there, the spiral continues into a new instalment of Cat’s Care Corner, which leads the girls into an ethical debate on nature vs. nurture. This naturally unfolds into tales o...

In this week’s episode of Note 2 Self, the girls kick things off with a solid review of Ryan Murphy’s latest dumpster fire — All’s Fair. With Kim Kardashian leading an all-star cast, Saskia shares her unfiltered review as she and Cat unpack everything that’s wrong (and unintentionally hilarious) about the show. From there, the spiral continues into sleep paralysis demons and a brief chat on all th...

On this week’s episode of Note 2 Self, the girls open with a chat about sample sales, vintage stores, and the overwhelm that comes with trying to find gems in a sea of “maybes.” From there, Cat gives an update on her fertility journey in a new segment we’re calling Cat’s Care Corner. Finally, Saskia shares part two of her travels through India. Unpacking the beauty, lessons, and moments of gratitu...

On this week’s episode of Note 2 Self, the girls kick things off with a deep dive into the hard truths of the egg-freezing process. Cat opens up about her experience, from the hormone treatments to the daily hospital visits, and the emotional rollercoaster in between. From there, we pivot into part one of Saskia’s recent trip to India, unpacking her travel tales, takeaways, and unexpected highligh...

This episode of Note 2 Self marks the official halfway point of our first season! In celebration, the girls share their learnings so far. In true N2S style, the conversation spirals into Cat’s experience getting armpit Botox (and developing a minor crush on her doctor). Saskia then shares some reflections after listening to Matthew McConaughey’s episode of The Diary of a CEO with Steven Bartlett,...

In this episode of Note 2 Self, Cat and Saskia kick things off with the story of how one of them managed to sell copies of her friend’s book… through dating apps. From there, the spiral begins: dating app chaos, encounters with the notorious “reply guy,” and other tales from their single era. The girls also cover embarrassing childhood flashbacks that still haunt them to this day. Juicy, unhinged,...