Note to Self

Payton Sartain describes Note to Self as the sisterly advice you didn't know you needed, and after 234 episodes, her listeners clearly agree — the show holds a 4.8 star rating from over 1,200 reviews, which is impressive for a show that regularly tackles vulnerable topics. Payton is an influencer-turned-entrepreneur who figured out that her audience didn't just want to watch her get ready; they wanted the conversations that happened while she was getting ready. The format alternates between solo episodes where Payton works through her own thoughts and Q&A sessions where she responds to listener submissions about breakups, career pivots, toxic friendships, and figuring out who you are when everything around you is changing. She also brings in guests for longer interview-style conversations, though longtime listeners tend to prefer the solo episodes where Payton's authenticity is most unfiltered. Topics range from practical breakup tips and nervous system care to bigger questions about self-reinvention and outgrowing the person you used to be. Recent episodes have tackled how to fall in love with yourself and navigating difficult family dynamics, all delivered in about 30 to 40 minutes — short enough to feel manageable, long enough to actually say something meaningful. Payton has a way of being direct without being harsh, and she's willing to admit when she doesn't have the answers. That honesty is what separates Note to Self from the sea of self-help content aimed at young women.