https://www.cbsnews.com/ Cbs Mornings Note To Self From CBSNews.com Thu, 11 Sep 2025 20:06:43 -0400 5 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/former-world-champion-pool-player-jeanette-lee-reflects-on-career-journey-amid-health-battle/ In the "CBS Mornings" series "Note to Self," former world champion pool player, Jeanette Lee, shares her career journey despite a debilitating health battle. Wed, 27 Aug 2025 10:46:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/08/27/84a52a90-3a12-489f-9353-f9cd04c1b935/thumbnail/60x60/cb444dc69cf6dffc0f7c89dca718be27/0827-cmo-lee.jpg 19708377-13fe-4eca-b859-9a79580c1327 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/cyntoia-brown-to-her-16-year-old-self-god-hears-you/ Cyntoia Brown made headlines when she was sentenced to life in prison at age 16 for killing a man who she says picked her up for sex. She was granted clemency earlier this year after spending 15 years behind bars. Now at 31 years old, she shares intimate advice for her 16-year-old self in a Note to Self. Wed, 11 Jun 2025 12:47:39 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2019/10/28/2e5328e1-43ef-40e1-afb9-af49ff30e779/thumbnail/60x60/89ddcf06eb9e9a2eaf6318b35d66e4dc/1028-ctm-notetoself-cyntoiabrown-1959883-640x360.jpg 33ffcd2d-9198-4664-8732-42c79aa9da3d https://www.cbsnews.com/video/ironman-competitor-reflects-on-lessons-in-life-learned-while-racing-against-terminal-cancer/ Jonathan Pascual, an IRONMAN competitor battling stage four cancer, shares a heartfelt letter to his younger self. Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:26:00 -0500 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/02/13/79939c11-4d23-43e9-af43-a4eaf9fcf792/thumbnail/60x60/b63893b34b203278be88399c8e73327b/0213-cmo-ntsironman-nts.jpg 7ace51f4-310e-408a-ae30-e8080001a111 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/note-to-self-magazine-editor-jenisha-watts-shares-journey-of-truth-and-resilience/ In this installment of the series, "Note to Self," journalist Jenisha Watts opens up about her turbulent upbringing. Reflecting on her past, she writes a letter to her younger self about overcoming drug addiction and neglect, and how revealing her hidden story set her free. Fri, 06 Sep 2024 11:47:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/09/06/dc90030d-3179-401f-a0b3-006775b0fa95/thumbnail/60x60/5789ed8dabb08a85463e8ea4bdb46c8c/0906-cmo-jenishawatts-nts-mid.jpg b19febae-0c3c-400a-aa5c-8299e34a6d2d https://www.cbsnews.com/video/note-to-self-bernie-wagenblast-a-transgender-woman-shares-story-to-her-18-year-old-self/ Bernie Wagenblast, a transgender woman who's one of the iconic voices of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, writes a note to her 18-year-old self, who had not transitioned yet for the CBS News series "Note to Self." Fri, 28 Jun 2024 10:27:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/06/28/9a6977f6-3f82-4d8f-80c1-ab479ea88c32/thumbnail/60x60/3629cad11944adcdcea7184864b2d8b6/0628-cmo-berniewagenblast-nts-mid.jpg 0fceaecd-ff72-4ce4-9092-e620e092427d https://www.cbsnews.com/video/boston-bombing-survivor-rebekah-gregory-writes-note-to-younger-self/ It has been 10 years since a bomb exploded just feet from Rebekah Gregory and her son Noah as they attended the Boston Marathon as spectators. Gregory's body shielded the 5-year-old, but she was seriously injured, eventually losing her left leg. For our series Note to Self, Gregory shares a letter with her younger self about what happened that day, her determination and mission to help others. Mon, 17 Apr 2023 14:24:37 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/04/17/bea2c5de-ba20-45e8-af95-07607c02ccdc/thumbnail/60x60/56755cd5702fae3a8be2cbea55b0bdbb/0417-cbsm-ntsrebekahgregory-intv-1890670-640x360.jpg acd403db-cd99-43cc-94dc-043fb99f5a88 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/boston-marathon-bombing-survivor-rebekah-gregory-note-to-self/ Rebekah Gregory, a survivor of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, reflects on her journey of resilience and helping others. Mon, 17 Apr 2023 09:26:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/04/17/4eb15a3e-dc38-42dc-b502-8ed274c8abe7/thumbnail/60x60/76b884406096a119555061bc6e862d42/notetoself.png 585c5996-e3d5-4418-ac92-a3913f7972ff https://www.cbsnews.com/video/sandy-hook-survivor-isaiah-marquez-greene-writes-note-to-self/ Ten years after he survived and his sister died in the Sandy Hook shooting, Isaiah Márquez-Greene writes a letter to his younger self about perseverance and strength. Wed, 14 Dec 2022 19:39:06 -0500 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2022/12/14/6107600c-8181-4bb7-b00c-d64eeff87da9/thumbnail/60x60/db3072669113722703f1dd6cdeab4701/nts-sandyhook-thumb-1546146-640x360.jpg 574a1230-4528-421d-9e27-bb9dbe32598d https://www.cbsnews.com/video/sportscaster-ernie-johnson-reflects-on-family-career-in-letter-to-his-younger-self/ Ernie Johnson is a familiar name and voice to millions of basketball fans, being featured for more than 30 years on the NBA on TNT. In the "CBS Mornings" series Note to Self, Johnson reflects on his career and family in an emotional letter to his younger self. Fri, 03 Jun 2022 00:31:40 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2022/06/02/ea5fed0b-6262-43f8-8c45-0d29a1001207/thumbnail/60x60/4a9fac5c458c03a7ccceae860d55c496/0602-ctm-erniejohnsonnts-1043254-640x360.jpg 12b9d57b-b4dd-4318-b5c2-5fde5e5dd8fd https://www.cbsnews.com/video/inspiration4-civilian-astronaut-cancer-survivor-hayley-arceneaux-writes-a-note-to-her-younger-self/ Inspiration4's first all-civilian mission to space aboard a SpaceX rocket will include St. Jude Children's Research Hospital physician assistant and cancer survivor Hayley Arceneaux. The 29-year-old represents the hope pillar of the mission and will be the youngest American to travel to space. As she prepares for this historic journey, Arceneaux writes a note to her younger self for our Emmy-nominated series Note to Self. Mon, 14 Mar 2022 19:05:33 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/09/14/793602f1-318b-4455-9adc-f1da1ff34b2a/thumbnail/60x60/6968fce1b6588efc98762f43dbff20d4/0914-ctm-inspiration4-792505-640x360.jpg bd42b0f8-8ab0-41ce-bc1b-a48dd5614017 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/alexis-ohanian-reddit-co-founder-writes-a-note-to-his-younger-self/ In our series Note to Self, we hear from tech entrepreneur Alexis Ohanian Sr. He co-founded Reddit, which is now ranked the sixth most popular website in America. Now he's investing in other entrepreneurs and companies, as co-founder of the venture capital firm, Initialized Capital. In the last couple years, he also became a first-time parent when his wife, tennis superstar Serena Williams, gave birth to their daughter, Olympia. In a letter to his childhood self, Ohanian looks back on his life. Wed, 17 Nov 2021 18:58:02 -0500 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2019/03/20/232dedf6-4d08-4808-ab89-5764b95daee5/thumbnail/60x60/7cda377762cebc30484e34755bf5bc19/0320-ctm-nts-alexisohanian-webversion-1808458-640x360.jpg 719ec3d9-7de6-4629-b7e0-f9bcbbe17d05 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/teen-blogger-dylan-levitt-writes-about-living-through-loss-in-a-note-to-her-future-self/ In our Emmy nominated series Note to Self, we hear from a teen who's using her blog to help herself and others cope with heartbreaking loss. Dylan Levitt has connected with thousands all over the world — writing about losing her father to suicide and her own mental health challenges. Wed, 17 Nov 2021 18:54:02 -0500 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/11/03/f63de083-d05a-4b5d-bdd5-7f2d4f7ec121/thumbnail/60x60/31e0d25dbf4ea5573d5cc6552dcfe0d3/nts-dylan-828755-640x360.jpg 99e7028f-5fe9-4c4e-b0a5-e79cd9a8549b https://www.cbsnews.com/video/nfl-player-hayden-hursts-note-to-his-younger-self/ NFL player and Atlanta Falcons tight end Hayden Hurst is one of the more than 50 million Americans living with a mental illness. Hurst is also talking openly about his own battles with depression and suicide, and putting his name behind a foundation hoping to encourage others to get help and stop the stigma around mental illness. Warning: This piece includes mention of suicide and may be difficult for some to hear. Wed, 17 Nov 2021 18:44:02 -0500 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/05/29/ff8cfdfe-b686-4a8e-a556-7cd71daba282/thumbnail/60x60/7ee3eb34c641fd165fbcb1d59f03cb02/0527-ctm-haydenhurstinterview-725439-640x360.jpg 97c7772c-5a05-4292-97db-e9e57bebdb99 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/note-to-self-queer-eyes-tan-france/ Stylist Tan France is best known for his role as the fashion expert on the Netflix series "Queer Eye." The award-winning reality program has been recognized for its celebration of diversity and acceptance in the LGBTQ community. France details his life before the show's success, in his recently released memoir titled "Naturally Tan." As part of our series Note To Self, France shares his own journey to acceptance. Wed, 17 Nov 2021 18:43:20 -0500 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2019/06/11/c606c87f-489c-4fea-9b65-58ff176db416/thumbnail/60x60/c6d67f644d6a017f5f95b97c0e4b6e6d/0611-ctm-notetoself-tanfrance-webversion-1871280-640x360.jpg 02f028a7-a856-418d-b7f8-f7f12deee313 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/cindy-mccain-widow-of-john-mccain-writes-note-to-younger-self/ As part of the Emmy-nominated series Note To Self, businesswoman, philanthropist and high-profile political wife Cindy McCain offers advice to her adolescent self. She reflects on motherhood, addiction and a lifetime spent alongside war hero, Arizona Senator and two-time presidential candidate John McCain. Tue, 21 Sep 2021 20:53:54 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/05/07/828bdb02-d785-4645-b893-1a244e063bbc/thumbnail/60x60/eafa2755b06a0fc554617ac11936f98e/0507-ctm-cindymccain-web-710448-640x360.jpg 81f3f413-121b-4ee6-9bb7-9686884d9682 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/from-the-archives-joe-bidens-note-to-self/ "CBS This Morning" revisits a personal message from now President-elect Joe Biden. In 2016, he reflected on accomplishing some of his dreams and coping with devastating loss for the "CBS This Morning" series Note to Self. Tue, 21 Sep 2021 20:42:42 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2020/11/09/c0427ba8-ef52-4d2e-84d2-5899b254491e/thumbnail/60x60/d506cd5387727a4e7478455d8fd2e71a/bidenntsweb1109-584189-640x360.jpg d6738f75-c3f4-4fae-b90b-4f707a3bc4c1