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Note 2 Self

Welcome to Note 2 Self—your weekly dose of everything that’s simply too long to text. Listen to Saskia Starck and Cat Waterman talk about everything from pop culture, and unhinged life experiences, to navigating the chaos, calm and contradictions of being millennial women. Your hosts are two Australians who"ve been living in New York City for 10 years, and they hope you"ll leave Note 2 Self with some laughs, levity, and something to think about.

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All Episodes

00:47:22

Egg freezing, a trip to India, and famous beavers

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2025/10/30

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 highlights. Join us on a journey that’s medical, physical, emotional, and spiritual... with a few laughs (and

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00:44:33

Armpit botox, crushing on doctors, and our love for...

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2025/10/23

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, and her key takeaways on love and relationships. Equal parts shallow and deep... just how we like

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00:43:40

The reply guy, childhood flashbacks, and the concept...

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2025/10/16

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, and painfully relatable, you don’t want to miss this one.

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00:42:35

Sacred rocks, love languages, and how to love better

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2025/10/09

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.

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00:43:57

Possessed furbies, clubbing in 2010, and reddit...

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2025/10/02

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 to this week's episode of Note 2 Self.

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00:43:17

Tripping in the ER, laundromat speed dating, and the...

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2025/09/25

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 Pretty. Buckle up — it’s a ride.

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00:50:44

Burning Man recap, crying in the desert, and Albert...

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2025/09/18

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.

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00:44:32

An episode from the archives: Unplugged and unhinged

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2025/09/11

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.

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00:42:31

Childhood nostalgia, dating in our 20s, and the strut...

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2025/09/04

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.

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00:42:34

Obnoxious encounters, MRI mishaps, and dissociating...

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2025/08/28

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 whirlwind of chaos, humor, and tangents. Join us for the ride.

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00:44:38

Getting lost in a forest, ice cream cures, and Dianne...

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2025/08/21

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 Love or Loathe you won’t want to miss. You'll wanna tune in for this one!

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00:22:45

Fair play, relationships, and real talk with Saskia

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2025/08/14

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 — dive in for this mini ep!

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00:41:32

Festy rat era, insomniac purchases, and USPS gripes

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2025/08/07

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 us for the spiral.

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00:44:27

Forgotten in a lymphatic suit, daily wine, and...

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2025/07/31

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 feels like to be forgotten inside a lymphatic drainage suit.Come for the chaos, stay for the dog.

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00:45:29

Humidity blues, fertility chat, and the infamous...

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2025/07/24

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 total chaos.Buckle up for heat-induced spirals, real talk on reproductive health, and a boat party gone very,

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00:42:39

Gentle rave energy, bolognese brains, and porta potty...

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2025/07/17

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 spiral.

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00:45:16

Playing dress ups, biting through ice cream and...

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2025/07/09

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 dating icks, and take a deep dive into the sheer audacity of people.Plus, this week’s spiral includes a

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00:44:56

The origins of Whac-A-Mole, Aussie tuck shop...

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2025/07/02

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 inflation, and the emotional toll of navigating NYC’s brutal rental market.

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00:44:02

Cooking it up in the lab, the reality of adult...

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2025/06/26

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 round of Love or Loathe — so come spiral with us.

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00:44:28

Perusing the confectionary aisle, Danish party buses...

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2025/06/19

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 of a man. Join us on the spiral.

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