#201 Behind The Scenes Fun: Celebrating Two Hundred Episodes...PLUS ONE!
2026-03-11 | 36 mins.
Consider this a "How It's Made" BLE style. In this episode, you'll get a peek behind the curtain along with some fun facts, messages from some of the BLE besties and the inside scoop as to what's next for BLE and the exciting direction the show is heading. Whether you're a day one listener, a cherry-picker who's only here for the drama or someone who just discovered the show — this episode is a celebration of how far BLE has come since episode 1. Cheers to 200 (plus one!) episodes of BLE... If there's one thing we know for sure, the story is just getting started!
🧡 If you enjoy this show and would like to show your appreciation, please click here: Buymeacoffee.com/BigLashEnergy Our not-so-secret goal is to create a tribe of badass women who find beauty in the messiest parts of life. We're learning and laughing as we go! If you know someone who could use a little BLE in their life? If so, could you pretty please share this show with them! ...let's grow this tribe together!
HOW TO CONNECT: Find us on INSTAGRAM! BigLashPodcast Jaynas makeup and personal IG: JaynaMarieMakeup We're official! Here's our website: www.biglashpodcast.com
#200 I Ran Out Of Time To Say I Love You: It's My Party, I'll Cry If I Want To
2026-03-04 | 32 mins.
This was supposed to be a celebration, but life had other plans. Days before recording her 200th episode, Jayna lost one of her dearest friends. Someone who supported BLE since conception, wore the hoodie with pride and spread his bad ass, Big Lash Energy everywhere he went. Instead of a party, this is a quiet moment to reflect on friendship, grief, and a gentle reminder that none of us know how many days we have left. big hugs to all of Nathans family and friends 🧡 If you enjoy this show and would like to show your appreciation, please click here: Buymeacoffee.com/BigLashEnergy Our not-so-secret goal is to create a tribe of badass women who find beauty in the messiest parts of life. We're learning and laughing as we go! If you know someone who could use a little BLE in their life? If so, could you pretty please share this show with them! ...let's grow this tribe together!
HOW TO CONNECT: Find us on INSTAGRAM! BigLashPodcast Jaynas makeup and personal IG: JaynaMarieMakeup We're official! Here's our website: www.biglashpodcast.com
IN THIS EPISODE: Mourning the loss of a loved one Unexpected loss My experience at On Air Fest New York Dealing with grief Friendship story
#199 OOPS! I Gave Bad Advice! (Shout Out To The Funny Guys!)
2026-02-25 | 23 mins.
Who would have thought one little comment from her teen daughter could change Jayna's entire perspective on sex and dating?! In the past, our host went to the streets asking strangers: "Which is more important: Good Sex? Or a good laugh?" She confidently defended the imporance of sexual pleasure and was ready to fly that flag till the end of her days.....until one conversation that changed everything. Press play on this fun and informative episode where we discuss: Why laughter might be the ultimate aphrodisiac
The science behind humor, attraction, and arousal
Why "I love to laugh" in dating bios means absolutely nothing
And how a man can LOL his way straight into your nervous system
Good news for men who see themsevels as 7's or less Because let's be honest… orgasms are great. But have you ever laughed so hard your tummy hurt? This episode is for the girls rethinking their "type," questioning their priorities, and realizing that maybe — just maybe — funny men are the ones we REALLY need to keep our eye out for!
🧡 If you enjoy this show and would like to show your appreciation, please click here: Buymeacoffee.com/BigLashEnergy Our not-so-secret goal is to create a tribe of badass women who find beauty in the messiest parts of life. We're learning and laughing as we go! If you know someone who could use a little BLE in their life? If so, could you pretty please share this show with them! ...let's grow this tribe together!
HOW TO CONNECT: Find us on INSTAGRAM! BigLashPodcast Jaynas makeup and personal IG: JaynaMarieMakeup We're official! Here's our website: www.biglashpodcast.com
IN THIS EPISODE: -Crazy love story -Navigating love amidst cultural expectations -Finding love online -Iranian customs and traditions -Family stories
#198 Sima Takes The Mic: A Surprising Update On Her Love Life!
2026-02-18 | 42 mins.
Jayna sits down with the woman behind the story for some fun and heartfelt girltalk. If you've been fully invested in every twist and turn of Sima's story, then THIS is the update you've been waiting for. In this intimate and honest interview, "Sima" opens up about what it was like hearing her life told on a podcast, reliving the hardest chapters, and seeing listeners connect so deeply to her journey. She shares a beautiful update and every juicy detail of her most recent love story. It's the perfect example of personal growth and what can happen when you find your voice. It's honest, hopeful, and full of heart — the perfect closing chapter to a story that touched so many. 🧡A Special thank you to "Sima" for sharing her story with BLE. If you'd like to reach out on social media to send love or give a follow, Shermin can be found HERE. 🧡 If you enjoy this show and would like to show your appreciation, please click here: Buymeacoffee.com/BigLashEnergy Our not-so-secret goal is to create a tribe of badass women who find beauty in the messiest parts of life. We're learning and laughing as we go! If you know someone who could use a little BLE in their life? If so, could you pretty please share this show with them! ...let's grow this tribe together!
HOW TO CONNECT: Find us on INSTAGRAM! BigLashPodcast Jaynas makeup and personal IG: JaynaMarieMakeup We're official! Here's our website: www.biglashpodcast.com
IN THIS EPISODE: -Crazy love story -Navigating love amidst cultural expectations -Finding love online -Iranian customs and traditions -Family stories
#197 Shy Girl Seeks Love In A Big World (Part 3): Ugly Inside + Out
2026-02-11 | 47 mins.
Sima KEEPS surprising us! The most intense, revealing, and unbelievable part of the trilogy. This one's a rollercoaster ride of emotions that's sure to have you screaming at your speakers. Just when you think you've heard the worst of it, another twist hits. The kind that makes you pause, rewind, and say, "There's no way this is real life." But it is. It's also a powerful reminder of how strong we can be, even when we don't realize it yet. If you've been patiently waiting for the final piece of the puzzle, this is the payoff. The truth, the lessons, the closure — it's all here. Buckle up. This last chapter is emotional, shocking, inspiring, and deeply human. And by the end, you'll understand why this story stayed with us long after the mic turned off. 🧡 If you enjoy this show and would like to show your appreciation, please click here: Buymeacoffee.com/BigLashEnergy Our not-so-secret goal is to create a tribe of badass women who find beauty in the messiest parts of life. We're learning and laughing as we go! If you know someone who could use a little BLE in their life? If so, could you pretty please share this show with them! ...let's grow this tribe together!
HOW TO CONNECT: Find us on INSTAGRAM! BigLashPodcast Jaynas makeup and personal IG: JaynaMarieMakeup We're official! Here's our website: www.biglashpodcast.com
IN THIS EPISODE: -Crazy love story -Navigating love amidst cultural expectations -Finding love online -Iranian customs and traditions -Family stories
About Big Lash Energy - Self-Help, Confidence & Real Talk for Women!
A binge-worthy show you'll want to share with your friends! Big Lash Energy is a self-help and personal growth podcast for women who want confidence without perfection, healing without shame, and real conversations about life, dating, relationships, and becoming your best self...even when it's messy!
Hosted by award-winning podcaster, adoptive mom and longtime entrepreneur Jayna Marie, BLE blends honest girl talk, emotional intelligence, humor, and hard-earned wisdom into episodes that feel like therapy with your funniest, most insightful best friend.
Each week, Jayna dives into:
-Confidence, self-worth, and mindset
-Dating, relationships, and modern love
-Healing from heartbreak, trauma, and past versions of yourself
-Boundaries, growth, and becoming her
-Laugh-out-loud real life stories with meaningful takeaways
This is self-help for women who don't want to be fixed, motivational content that doesn't feel preachy, and personal development that actually applies to real life.
If you're navigating adulthood, love, healing, or a glow-up era — Big Lash Energy is your reminder that you don't have to have it all together to be powerful.
✨ Come for the laughs.
✨ Stay for the clarity.
✨ Leave feeling more like yourself.
🏆 RECOGNITION
"Best Comedy Writing" Gold, Signal Awards 2025
"Best Self Help/ Self Improvement" Gold, Signal Awards 2025
"Most Inspirational" Silver, Signal Awards 2025
"Most Inspirational" Listeners Choice, Signal Awards, 2024
"Best Self Improvement" Listeners Choice, Signal Awards, 2024
"Best Lifestyle Podcast" (Bronze) Signal Awards, 2024
"Top 10 Best Canadian Podcast of 2024" -PodTheNorth
"Best Relationship Podcast" -Ambie Nominee 2024
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