Note to Self

#144. We’re doing a deep dive into acne & aging in today’s episode, thanks to the expertise of Danielle Gronich & Kayleigh Christina, founders of CLEARSTEM, one of my forever favorite skincare brands. We’re sharing how to audit your skincare routine and giving the step-by-step to your best skin ever.   FOLLOW PAYTON: https://instagram.com/paytonsartain    https://www.tiktok....

#143. Note to Self’s 3rd birthday is in a couple days, and we are celebrating with an additional ASK P episode this month! We’re answering a few more questions than normal in this one, so buckle in. We talk relationships, kids, dating apps, and so much more.  FOLLOW PAYTON: https://instagram.com/paytonsartain    https://www.tiktok.com/@paytonsartain   https://youtube.com/c/payt...

#142. In today’s installment of ASK P, we’re fielding questions about workplace affairs, being a long-distance daughter, dating athletes and dealing with a life copycatter.  FOLLOW PAYTON: https://instagram.com/paytonsartain    https://www.tiktok.com/@paytonsartain   https://youtube.com/c/paytonsartainhh https://amazon.com/shop/paytonsartain   https://pinterest.com/paytons...

#141. We’re getting *specific* about everything I’m loving for Spring 2023, from skincare & makeup to fashion favorites and more!  FOLLOW PAYTON: https://instagram.com/paytonsartain    https://www.tiktok.com/@paytonsartain   https://youtube.com/c/paytonsartainhh https://amazon.com/shop/paytonsartain   https://pinterest.com/paytonsartain   SUBMIT TO NOTE TO SELF: →...

#140. My life needs a reset, and in honor of the season, I’m giving it a little Spring Clean. We’re getting granular about how to declutter, recenter, & revamp.  FOLLOW PAYTON: https://instagram.com/paytonsartain    https://www.tiktok.com/@paytonsartain   https://youtube.com/c/paytonsartainhh https://amazon.com/shop/paytonsartain   https://pinterest.com/paytonsartain &...

#139. The band of besties are back to talk life updates and answer listener questions. We are tackling heavy-hitting topics like how much tongue is too much? And how to navigate friendship jealousy (with your boy besties, to be specific). FOLLOW PAYTON: https://instagram.com/paytonsartain    https://www.tiktok.com/@paytonsartain   https://youtube.com/c/paytonsartainhh https://amazon...

#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...

#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.tikt...

#136. This episode is a testament to living solo! Sometimes living alone can be lonely, yes, but it’s also an essential experience to have in your twenties, in my humble opinion. Today we’re talking 10 tips to make living alone the best experience ever. FOLLOW PAYTON: https://instagram.com/paytonsartain    https://www.tiktok.com/@paytonsartain   https://youtube.com/c/paytonsartainhh...

#135. I’m sitting down with my friend and fellow podcaster, Pia Mance, to talk about how she started her jewelry & accessory brand, Heaven Mayhem. Heaven Mayhem has grown like crazy in the last year and has quickly become a celeb- and cool-girl- favorite. We are getting down to the bare bones of starting a business from scratch in today’s episode.  FOLLOW PAYTON: https://instagram.com/pay...

#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/@payto...

#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:/...

#132. We are reading & discussing some pretty horrific listener dating stories in this episode of NTS. I have two of my favorite friends, Emon & Kristen, in the studio to weigh in on your experiences and share some of their own. SHOP NOTE TO SELF MERCH: https://shop.dearmedia.com/collections/note-to-self   FOLLOW PAYTON: https://instagram.com/paytonsartain    https://www.tik...

#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/paytons...

#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   ...

#129. We’re getting specific about the Note to Self version of ‘75 Soft,’ so we can all be hotter and less depressed, to be quite frank. Start the challenge whenever you want, send it to your friends, and see y’all on the other side (where we are all extra sexy).  SHOP NOTE TO SELF MERCH: https://shop.dearmedia.com/collections/note-to-self   FOLLOW PAYTON: https://instagram.com/paytonsar...

#128. I finally have an episode for my corporate baddies and my start-up girlies alike. Lauren McGoodwin, AKA the Career Contessa, is sharing 4 major career traps to avoid, dishing some job interview tips, and answering your career-related questions in this episode of Note to Self.  SHOP NOTE TO SELF MERCH: https://shop.dearmedia.com/collections/note-to-self   FOLLOW PAYTON: https://inst...

#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...

#126. HAPPY 2024 GIRLIES! We are dreaming up our 2024 selves today— a vision board is mandatory. I’m sharing prompts I use to envision my best year yet, some vision board tips, and a few things I’m working on this year.  SHOP NOTE TO SELF MERCH: https://shop.dearmedia.com/collections/note-to-self   FOLLOW PAYTON: https://instagram.com/paytonsartain    https://www.tiktok.com/@pa...

#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 &n...

#124. It’s time to address what the girlies are loving for Winter— and by the “girlies”, I mean me. We’re talking about trends, products & more in this ep, and I have some opinions. Trigger Warning: I may talk sh*t about something you like!!  SHOP NOTE TO SELF MERCH: https://shop.dearmedia.com/collections/note-to-self   FOLLOW PAYTON: https://instagram.com/paytonsartain   ...

#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.&nbs...

#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.dearm...

#121. Are you stuck in gift-giving limbo? Today we’re talking about gifts that people will actually want, some coming from my own holiday wishlist and others inspired by the audience. From customized monopoly board games to cooking classes to streaming subscriptions, I’ve got you covered in various price points and time-frames.  SHOP NOTE TO SELF MERCH: https://shop.dearmedia.com/collections/...

#120. Emma Brooks is on NTS today to talk about everything from her love for reading to her time spent in a psych ward — and somehow it all connects to a familiar theme of getting out of our own heads in order to heal. We’re touching on boundaries, slipping into old patterns, and going home for the holidays, too.  SHOP NOTE TO SELF MERCH: https://shop.dearmedia.com/collections/note-to-self &n...