Geordie Lass & Doc Sass
Relationship podcast, tackling those often off-limit subjects in relationships. Helping to keep you sane at a time when you feel anything but! Some light relief and hopefully a few golden nuggets to help you make it through the week without resorting to wine via an intravenous drip!
Episodes
Monday Aug 19, 2024
178. You can say I do, but it doesn't you can
Monday Aug 19, 2024
Monday Aug 19, 2024
Welcome to another episode of Geordie Lass and Doc Sass!
Join us as we dive into the vibrant lives of our hosts, Sara and Anna, who live the rural dream in picturesque Greece and navigate unpredictable weather back in the UK. There's never a dull moment, from the beauty of fresh figs to the quirks of rural neighbours.
Love Desk: The controversial trend of asking wedding guests to pay for their attendance. How would you feel receiving an RSVP with a credit card payment request? We explore the implications and share our thoughts on this modern-day problem.
Hot Topic: You can say I do, but it doesn't you can.
When you say I do, are you thinking about how to make your relationship last a lifetime? It's time to shift some thoughts from the big day to the rest of your life.
Question: "My partner and I have very different love languages - I prefer physical touch, while they value acts of service. How can we bridge this gap?" This week's query comes from a couple struggling to align their love languages—one prefers physical touch while the other values acts of service.
To identify your love language, take the test here.
Please listen to our expert tips on finding harmony and strengthening your relationship.
Don't miss this engaging episode filled with laughter, insights, and a dash of sass!
Visit us at geordielass.com or email us at info@geordielass.com with your thoughts and topic suggestions. Happy listening!
Till next time
Sara Liddle
Email: info@inflori.co.uk
Website: www.inflori.co.uk
Relationship Reset: www.inflori.co.uk/reset
Anna Stratis
Email: coachdocanna@gmail.com
Website: www.coachdocanna.com
Friday Aug 02, 2024
177. Companionship Vs Partnership
Friday Aug 02, 2024
Friday Aug 02, 2024
Welcome to another episode where we dive deep into relationships!
This week, we're recording from what feels like a sauna due to the heat, but it’s all worth it to bring you an exciting topic.
Love Desk: Ultimate compatibility test – eight essential questions to assess your relationship. From spiritual beliefs to sex drive, we cover it all.
Hot Topic: Companionship and partnership.
Can you have one without the other? We explore what it means to truly be in a partnership and the fear blocks that might prevent you from moving from companionship to partnership.
Question: I've been married for 6 years, my car is a 2007 model and needs alot of repair. Me and my husband keep our finances seperate and he earns three times as much as me. I contribute to the mortgage and the bills and then I'm only left with a few hundred dollors each month. He's very private about his money. He just went and bought a $50k car without discussing it with me. Am I wrong for beng resentful towwards him for not helping me with my car?
What happens when one partner earns significantly more but doesn't share the wealth? Tune in to hear our advice on how to address financial imbalances and ensure both partners feel valued and supported.
Get ready for a fruitful conversation that promises to enhance your relationship and deepen your connection with your partner!
Till next time!
Get in touch
Geordie Lass & Doc Sass
Email info@geordielass.com with hot topics or questions about your relationship. All questions are entirely confidential.
Sara Liddle
Email: info@inflori.co.uk
Website: www.inflori.co.uk
Relationship Reset: www.inflori.co.uk/reset
Anna Stratis
Email: coachdocanna@gmail.com
Website: www.coachdocanna.com
Thursday Jul 18, 2024
176. AI for companionship
Thursday Jul 18, 2024
Thursday Jul 18, 2024
Welcome to the Podcast!
Join us in this lively episode, where our host, fresh from the bustling markets of Athens, shares tales of summer fruits, cheeses, and the simple joys of life in Greece. The conversation turns to travel plans and the bittersweet emotions of attending a daughter's university graduation in Leeds.
Love Desk - It's quote time to get you started with a glow. Let's not strive for ideals that aren't there for anyone.
Hot Topic - AI for companionship
What are your thoughts on the impact of AI on companionship and the delicate skills required for human interaction?
Can we replace humans in the relationship stakes? Is an AI companion enough to fill the space and gap in your life where a partner or deep friendships would typically do this?
Question: "I've been in a relationship with a married man for 18 years. I've just called it off about six months ago. Since then, I've bounced from fling to fling, but there's something wrong with all of them. I'm in my later years, and I want some companionship. I don't know what I'm doing."
They are wrapping up with a heartfelt listener's question about navigating life after an 18-year relationship with a married man. Our hosts provide thoughtful advice on finding genuine companionship and embracing one's unique quirks in the search for love.
Whether you're a jet setter, a parent, or someone seeking meaningful relationships, this episode offers a blend of travel tales, heartfelt discussions, and valuable insights.
Till next time!
Get in touch
Geordie Lass & Doc Sass
Email info@geordielass.com with hot topics or questions about your relationship. All questions are entirely confidential.
Sara Liddle
Email: info@inflori.co.uk
Website: www.inflori.co.uk
Relationship Reset: www.inflori.co.uk/reset
Anna Stratis
Email: coachdocanna@gmail.com
Website: www.coachdocanna.com
Thursday Jul 04, 2024
175. Recognising your strengths in your relationship
Thursday Jul 04, 2024
Thursday Jul 04, 2024
Welcome to the Podcast!
Join us as we dive into a light-hearted yet insightful discussion about relationships, travel, and financial decisions. Our hosts reconnect from opposite sides of the Atlantic, sharing their recent adventures and the joys of summer activities, including the excitement of a new barbecue setup with an air fryer!
Love Desk: Exercising with your partner boosts positive emotions and relationship satisfaction. Do you work out with your man?
Anna recommends a specific course of action. Tune in to find out what this is.
Hot Topic: We explore the importance of recognising strengths in your relationship, moving beyond negativity, and appreciating your partner's unique contributions. Whether it's through shared values or simply acknowledging the little things, we discuss how to foster a positive, supportive dynamic.
In our hot topic segment, we tackle the often overlooked aspect of focusing on the good in your relationship rather than dwelling on the negative. Learn how to shift your perspective and celebrate the qualities that make your partnership strong.
Question: "My partner and I are coming into some money. It's not a massive amount, but enough. We have very different views on how to spend it. I want to buy a new car to treat ourselves, and my wife wants to use it to pay off part of the mortgage. How do we resolve this?"
Managing a financial windfall and differing opinions on how to spend it can be hard. Discover strategies for finding common ground and making decisions that strengthen your relationship rather than divide it.
Tune in for a blend of humor, practical advice, and heartfelt conversation that will help you navigate the complexities of love and life.
Till next time!
Get in touch
Geordie Lass & Doc Sass
Email - info@geordielass.com with your relationship hot topics or questions. All questions are fully confidential.
Sara Liddle
Email: info@inflori.co.uk
Website: www.inflori.co.uk
Relationship Reset: www.inflori.co.uk/reset
Anna Stratis
Email: coachdocanna@gmail.com
Website: www.coachdocanna.com
Monday Jun 24, 2024
174. Are disagreements part of everyday relationships?
Monday Jun 24, 2024
Monday Jun 24, 2024
Welcome to another episode of our late-night podcast for insomniacs. Sara runs on empty, and Anna's cat auditions for a part in Star Wars as she recovers. In this episode, we dive into the complexities of maintaining relationships, the art of asking the right questions, and how to handle disagreements healthily. We also touch on the delicate topic of going through a separation after a long-term relationship while still cohabitating. Join us as we explore practical advice and share personal anecdotes to help you navigate these challenging situations.
Love Desk: The art of asking, do you ask your partner questions about things you don't know? Most people think they are good listeners, but 97% only retain a tiny part of the information shared.
Hot Topic: Are disagreements part of everyday relationships?
How does conflict show up for you in your relationship? Are you avoiding conflict, and is this happening anyway?
Conflict is normal, but the key is ensuring it is healthy. Artificial harmony and meanness are not healthy styles of conflict. Stay curious, explore both sides and let go of things that aren't important.
Question: "What advice do you have for a person going through a separation after 19 years? They have never experienced this because it is their only relationship. They feel like their world is falling apart but must stay roommates."
Listen to the insights offered on setting boundaries, maintaining individual identity, and the importance of self-care during such a transition.
Tune in for a blend of humour, empathy, and practical advice designed to help you navigate the intricate dynamics of love and conflict.
Till next time!
Get in touch
Geordie Lass & Doc Sass
Email - info@geordielass.com with your relationship hot topics or questions. All questions are fully confidential.
Sara Liddle
Email: info@inflori.co.uk
Website: www.inflori.co.uk
Relationship Reset: www.inflori.co.uk/reset
Anna Stratis
Email: coachdocanna@gmail.com
Website: www.coachdocanna.com
Thursday May 23, 2024
173. Couples Question - What's the first thing you'd tell me if I lost my memory?
Thursday May 23, 2024
Thursday May 23, 2024
Welcome to the podcast!
It's a wakaday, the girls are on the edge. Sara is waxing lyrical about holidays and scummy food.
Love Desk: Spice up your spreadsheet. Take a listen to find out more about this love desk.
Hot Topic: Couples Question - What's the first thing you'd tell me if I lost my memory?
Anna and Sara share how they'd answer this for each other and there are new revelations between the girls. This is a great question for all couples no matter what stage you're at in your relationship. Sara's literal brain hits overdrive but in the moment she's turning to a more emotional side. Anna's a hopeless romantic right from the start of this hot topic.
Question: "My son who's 36 wants to date a women who's 41 should I allow this?"
Issues related to fertility in age disparate couples are discussed sensitively with an emphasis on privacy, understanding, and empathy. We wrap up our conversation with a heart-warming reflection on our personal journey as parents. Through this episode, we inspire listeners to adopt an open-minded view on age difference and retirement in relationships, underscoring their unique and multi-faceted nature.
Till next time!
Get in touch
Geordie Lass & Doc Sass
Email - info@geordielass.com with your relationship hot topics or questions. All questions are fully confidential.
Sara Liddle
Email: info@inflori.co.uk
Website: www.inflori.co.uk
Relationship Reset: www.inflori.co.uk/reset
Anna Stratis
Email: coachdocanna@gmail.com
Website: www.coachdocanna.com
Thursday May 09, 2024
172. Do you have 37 personalities in your relationship?
Thursday May 09, 2024
Thursday May 09, 2024
Welcome to the podcast!
Both girls are feeling very sleepy today Sara's not sleeping and Anna's in tax season. Fingers crossed for the podcast today.
Love Desk: Short and sweet quote today but hopefully, inspirational.
Hot Topic: Do you have 37 personalities in your relationship?
In this engaging episode, we delve deep into how personal needs, emotions, and misunderstandings get communicated and managed in relationships. Exploring the fluctuation of our personalities, affected by factors like personal growth, past experiences, work pressures, health concerns, and other life changes. Learn the significance of effective confrontation and how understanding and embracing our various personalities can lead to relationship growth and a stronger bond.
Get insights from our experienced relationship experts about different attachment styles, their manifestations, and their origins from our relationship with our primary caregivers. Discover how these patterns from past relationships can trigger certain reactions and influence attachment styles. Learn about the harmful effects of unpredictable behaviour and why comprehending our actions is as crucial as understanding our partner’s.
Question: "My girlfriend wants us to get matching tattoos and I hate them, what should I do."
Also, join us for a lively and thoughtful discussion on matching tattoos in relationships. Can tattoos signify deeper elements of a relationship like courage, vulnerability, and commitment? Or do they represent a misunderstanding or mismatch? We dive into a real-life story of a couple considering tattoos. How fair is it to request permanent symbols of love, and how much do these symbols matter in the relationship?
Till next time!
Get in touch
Geordie Lass & Doc Sass
Email - info@geordielass.com with your relationship hot topics or questions. All questions are fully confidential.
Sara Liddle
Email: info@inflori.co.uk
Website: www.inflori.co.uk
Relationship Reset: www.inflori.co.uk/reset
Anna Stratis
Email: coachdocanna@gmail.com
Website: www.coachdocanna.com
Thursday Apr 25, 2024
171. Choosing Your Hard
Thursday Apr 25, 2024
Thursday Apr 25, 2024
Sara is still feeling comfy and cosy in warm winter sweaters. Anna's, for some reason, is chatting about baby wipes. She always brings an element of surprise.
Love Desk: Science suggests that sleeping with your partner improves your sleep. Gain intriguing insights derived from scientific studies about sleeping better together or apart. What's your verdict?
Tune in to learn more about co-sleeping and Anna's Excel spreadsheet.
Hot Topic: Have you chosen your hard in your relationship?
Exploring what choosing your hard means, as two coaches of couples and individuals in relationships, Anna and Sara discuss what this means for your relationship. It's hard to leave, but it's also hard to stay. Which side is going to be the hardest?
Questions: Since I've moved in with my partner, I've started to see a different side to him. He's always in a bad mood around the house because of his financial situation, and there isn't much romance left. I feel like we rushed things. It was a panic because of the money situation. Should I break up with him?
This is an excellent follow-up to the hot topic. Couples will inevitably relax after they move in together, which can cause a loss of closeness, connection, and intimacy. On top of this, financial pressure will only magnify this. Moving out of this situation can feel black and white; you're either in or out. There is more to this; further exploration is needed to work through this and make a conscious decision. It's time to lean into the challenge.
It always ends on a food note, and this week, Sara is making Pad Thai in the @Thermomix. Perhaps they should switch to a food podcast instead.
Till next time!
Get in touch
Geordie Lass & Doc Sass
Email info@geordielass.com with hot topics or questions about your relationship. All questions are entirely confidential.
Sara Liddle
Email: info@inflori.co.uk
Website: www.inflori.co.uk
Relationship Reset: www.inflori.co.uk/reset
Anna Stratis
Email: coachdocanna@gmail.com
Website: www.coachdocanna.com
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
170. Why are marriage rates on the decline?
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
Welcome to the podcast!
Our hosts navigate the fascinating concepts of love and commitment. Covering topics ranging from the joy of revived romance after half a century to the concerning downfall in marriage rates, this discussion dives into the rich facets of relationships.
Love Desk: The podcast begins with a touching recounting of a couple who return to Jersey, united after 45 years of separate lives, asserting that true love withstands the test of time.
Hot Topic: Why are marriage rates on the decline?
Discussing deeper concerns, about the declining marriage rates, its future impacts, and what it signifies for society's view on traditional marital commitment. Additional topics examined include the reality of marriage duration and its repercussions on cohabitation, faith, and financial aspects.
Marriage and Self-Achievement: Exploring the Positive Outcomes of Marital Stability
Insights are provided into both tangible and intangible benefits of marriage on personal accomplishment. Correlations are made between successful marriages, mental strength, career growth, and overall success. Toward the end, optimism fills the air as the conversation anticipates the positive changes that Gen Z could bring to future marriage trends.
Navigating Change in Long-Term Relationships: Fostering Self-Exploration and Personal Growth
Delving into personal fulfilment and relationship dynamics, the show explores the unsettled feelings that may crop up in enduring relationships. Emphasizing the importance of recognizing internal dialogue, the episode discourages the blame game and promotes open communication for personal growth.
Question: "I'm starting to get itchy feet and I can't explain it but I'm ready for a shift or change in life. The last time I felt like this, I ended up divorced. There were other issues too. I'm in a long-term relationship but we aren't married. I'm not sure how to play it or whether to say anything. I feel like they are happy and settled but something is missing for me, some personal fulfilment."
As the conversation moves forward, it underlines the stabilizing effect a relationship can have on career changes and debunks assumptions that could warp our perceptions of our partner's supportiveness. Ending on a high note, the hosts accentuate the value of nurturing curiosity, open communication, and delaying instant reactions to feelings of unrest. Encouraging listeners to delight in safe self-exploration within relationships, the episode stresses the importance of evolving as an individual while deepening the bond with a partner.
Till next time!
Get in touch
Geordie Lass & Doc Sass
Email - info@geordielass.com with your relationship hot topics or questions. All questions are fully confidential.
Sara Liddle
Email: info@inflori.co.uk
Website: www.inflori.co.uk
Relationship Reset: www.inflori.co.uk/reset
Anna Stratis
Email: coachdocanna@gmail.com
Website: www.coachdocanna.com
Friday Mar 29, 2024
169. Relationship Reset
Friday Mar 29, 2024
Friday Mar 29, 2024
In a rare occurrence on the Podcast, the girls deviate from their usual show format. In this eye-opening episode, they delve into the concept of a 'Relationship Reset'—an open and honest conversation about overcoming relationship challenges and embracing growth and change for a better relationship dynamic. From understanding personal roles in a relationship to breaking negative patterns that may sabotage your connection, this episode sheds light on how to approach relationship issues effectively and proactively.
They dive deep into the everyday challenges couples often face, such as conflict, communication issues, intimacy, and their impact on your relationship. They discuss the importance of shifting from a negative to a positive bias in relationships, focusing on strengths and potential for growth. Self-sabotaging tendencies often arise from deep-inset fears and insecurities; learn how a relationship reset can counteract these detrimental behaviours and foster healthier connections.
Further into the episode, the discussion leads to the importance of self-awareness and continuous personal growth within relationships. Noticing the patterns in your behaviour, changing the dynamics of an argument and making small but significant steps can lead to a lasting relationship. Their conversation also includes a detailed look into 'Relationship Reset', a 12-week course designed to help couples navigate the rough patches of their relationship through constant learning and adaptation.
The Relationship Reset is a 12-week course, delivered in weekly bitesize modules so as not to be overwhelming. You can take this on your own or with your partner. It takes you through why you face the everyday challenges in your relationship, and you can learn about your attachment style and your partners. You can understand how to get more kindness and compassion in your relationship and build on your strengths. Move beyond hopelessness in your relationship, start taking action in a small, achievable way and make a difference in your relationship.
Finally, they address taking responsibility for personal actions rather than shifting blame onto partners. As they wrap up, they provide comforting assurance that it is never too late to work on your relationship, reinstating the significance of open communication, understanding and breaking the cycle of destructive patterns.
Listen in and unearth the tools needed to breathe new life into your relationship and awaken the possibilities of lasting love!
Ready to take a Relationship Reset? Here's the link https://sales.inflori.co.uk/relationship-reset-3/