Geordie Lass & Doc Sass
Welcome to Geordie Lass & Doc Sass, the relationship podcast hosted by relationship coaches Sara Liddle and Anna Stratis.
Together, we explore the real, honest experiences that shape our relationships, from emotional disconnection and communication struggles to intimacy, trust, and the quiet questions many people carry but rarely say out loud.
Each episode brings thoughtful conversation, practical insight, and a deeper understanding of what it means to build, maintain, and sometimes repair a relationship over time.
Whether things feel strong, uncertain, or somewhere in between, this podcast offers space to reflect and see your relationship more clearly.
If any of these conversations feels familiar, you can begin with a private Relationship Reset Review. This is a gentle, personal reflection designed to help you understand what’s been happening and what might need attention next.
Start your Relationship Reset Review here
Welcome to Geordie Lass & Doc Sass, the relationship podcast hosted by relationship coaches Sara Liddle and Anna Stratis.
Together, we explore the real, honest experiences that shape our relationships, from emotional disconnection and communication struggles to intimacy, trust, and the quiet questions many people carry but rarely say out loud.
Each episode brings thoughtful conversation, practical insight, and a deeper understanding of what it means to build, maintain, and sometimes repair a relationship over time.
Whether things feel strong, uncertain, or somewhere in between, this podcast offers space to reflect and see your relationship more clearly.
If any of these conversations feels familiar, you can begin with a private Relationship Reset Review. This is a gentle, personal reflection designed to help you understand what’s been happening and what might need attention next.
Start your Relationship Reset Review here
Episodes

Thursday Dec 31, 2020
22. Having a better relationship with yourself
Thursday Dec 31, 2020
Thursday Dec 31, 2020
Sara is very feeling spicy and grateful to Rachel (no.1 fan) for the lovely mugs which are fully branded including #fizzyknickers it was a lovely happy birthday to Sara! The girls are feeling more optimistic about life and making the most of life (even with the COVID restrictions).
Today's hot topic is all about you and how to have a better relationship with yourself.
The question of the week is "My children are rejecting my new partner what do I do?"
It's a tough one this week, it is a tough place to be ... tune in to find out more.

Thursday Dec 24, 2020
21. Should you go back to your ex?
Thursday Dec 24, 2020
Thursday Dec 24, 2020
Covid is taking its toll and the girls are feeling the strain.
The love desk is reporting a sad tale from Hong Kong ..... take a listen and beware.
Hot Topic - Should you go back with your ex? Will the girls agree or disagree? Some interesting musings and insight into relationships. The best advice was “when you find your desire weakening, remember what you desired about them in the first place.” The question this week is a saucy one “My partner isn’t getting an erection like he used to, is it me?” Don’t fear, Doc Sass is on the case!
Till next week, stay safe and stay sane!
Have a very Merry Christmas from Geordie Lass & Doc Sass! x

Thursday Dec 17, 2020
20. Sharing the Christmas Load .... can you let go ...
Thursday Dec 17, 2020
Thursday Dec 17, 2020
It’s a Covid nightmare in Sara’s world, just when she thought it couldn’t get any worse her teenage child is tracked and traced and sent to isolation. Living his best life but not everyone is. All celebrations are off the cards and there’s little to look forward to.
The international love desk is stilling going strong - this is a corker and not to be missed. Anything truly is possible.
That’s a tough one to follow but let’s see if we can with the hot topic, sharing the holiday load! Be prepared .......... this isn’t with controversy ......... the conversation certainly gets the girls in the Christmas spirit.
Finally the question “Is it okay to take money from your partners wallet, are coins okay?” It’s confession time for the girls and the perils of a hotel mini bar comes up.
Till next week ......

Thursday Dec 10, 2020
19. The worst gift ever!
Thursday Dec 10, 2020
Thursday Dec 10, 2020
Sara is in isolation hell & room services is getting the better of her but she's insisted on not eating chicken for 10 days! Bring on the vaccine and life post COVID. The holidays are coming and Anna (queen bargain hunter) has been on a spending spree, Sara has started her Christmas shopping and has welcomed Sunday shopping in Jersey.
The international love desk is still reporting ...... this week it is all about building trust and loyalty in a relationship, there are 5 things, tune in to find out more.
The hot topic is talking about the worst gift you've ever had ..... can you guess what this is for Anna & Sara?
The questions of the week is .......... "Should I turn a blind eye to my partner having an affair?"
It was quite an episode ...... the girls are off for a lay down now but there is always hope.

Thursday Dec 03, 2020
18. Relationships & lockdown .... what did you learn?
Thursday Dec 03, 2020
Thursday Dec 03, 2020
Santa Claus is coming, Santa Claus is coming .... the Vaccine is coming, the Vaccine is coming ..... Anna is on her vaccine soap box and flying the flag!
Anna's cat's zoomie zoomie time has been curbed as she's poorly and hurt her tail. She's joined forces with her man to take of the cat, the cat will return soon as a star guest on the podcast. Sara's week was less dramatic, with walks and artwork and she visits the Forget me Knot exhibition from Arthouse.
The love desk goes Royal .... The Queen and Prince Philip are celebrating their 73rd wedding anniversary, can you believe it they made it this far! Imagine if she wasn't the Queen would she be raving, would they still be together if they weren't royal. Did they have a coach or just wine .... Congrats!
Hot Topic - What have you learnt about your partner during the lockdown?
And finally, the question pondered this week is "My partner is super clingy and always wants to know where I am and what I am doing, what should I do?"
Take a listen!

Thursday Nov 26, 2020
17. Who should pay the bill?
Thursday Nov 26, 2020
Thursday Nov 26, 2020
Sara is celebrating her new TV and Anna is checking herself over toilet paper panic buying. The leaves have fallen and autumn is in full flight and Anna is settling into New York life again.
the relationship correspondent covers different questions to use instead of how was your day. Some great inspiration.
The hot topic today is who should pay the bill ....... this is a juicy one.
and the question ..... “I’ve been married for 30 years and I don’t think I can go on any longer, please help” it’s a sad one. The girls head on a happier note of jogging and ice cream and optimism.

Thursday Nov 19, 2020
16. Love languages - Do you know yours?
Thursday Nov 19, 2020
Thursday Nov 19, 2020
Anna's made it back to New York with her dancing orchids and she is fully loved up.
For keen listeners you'll realise we've published the episode out of sync, we just wanted to check you were listening intently.
The relationship love desk is reporting some crazy shit around proposals and the planners who are paid a small fortune to orchestrate the perfect Instagram worthy proposal. The girls discuss their proposals (both underwhelming) and where nest to spend your hard-earned cash!
This week the hot topic is love languages ..... here's a list of the five love languages by Gray Chapman find out more here and take the quiz
Words of affirmation
Physical touch
Act of service
Quality time
Gifts
The girls share the love languages they have and those of their partner and all four have similar languages, tune in to find out more and see if you can identify your language.
Question of the week ........ "Why am I only attracted to a partner who treats me like crap and never attracted to those who treat me nicely?" we know so many people suffer from this .... take a listen to see what the girls think.
Mentions .....
The film "I feel pretty" .... trailer
Book Gary Chapman What are the 5 love languages check it out here
Enjoy ... till next week ...

Thursday Nov 12, 2020
15. Where to spend Christmas & manipulation
Thursday Nov 12, 2020
Thursday Nov 12, 2020
The girls are excited for podcast time, hope you are too.
Sara get's the round around and Anna is vasalining her palms which totally flaws Sara. Anna goes way too deep but claws it back by moving on to the love desk!
The love desk and our relationship correspondence shares tips for virtual dating during lockdown. From virtual happy hours to truth or dare (saucy ....maybe) tune in for the rest.
The hot topic is all about Christmas and navigating where you spend Christmas as a couple, trickier than it sounds and can be a family divide. Perhaps lockdown will solve a few problems for some and bring sorrow for others. Learn how to recognise the shoulds and who's fruit trifle and Yorkshire puds are getting in the way of what you want.
The question this week ....... with a raise of the double eyebrow ......... "How can I manipulate my partner into doing what I want them to do?" ...... what will the girls say to this one .... take a listen. All was going well till Anna's cat decided to host a zoom zoom party and try some virtual dating. Then left field Anna gets frisky and Sara can't resist going there too.
There was a slight obsession with garden sheds and fairy lights as the girls celebrate Christmas a tad early.
Wise words shared, some fun and fisty topics aired and the girls need a little lie-down and a glass of something.

Thursday Nov 05, 2020
14. Breaking up is never easy to do!
Thursday Nov 05, 2020
Thursday Nov 05, 2020
The girls are excited and giddy today!
Sara's getting ready for two weeks of chillout as she exits the planet and takes a break. Anna is getting ready to leave Canada and head back to her man.
With jazz hands to introduce the relationship international news correspondence desk (aka love desk) is sharing how to express gratitude to your partner.
The hot topic is a goodie - the girls discuss recovering from a break-up! We have all been there and it's a tough, dark place to be. Tune in to find out more and full acknowledgement of how bad this can feel.
Author Shout out - William Bridges - Transitions: Making sense of life's changes
The question of the week - "How do I help my partner find a job?" it's not all as it may seem.
Slightly longer podcast tody, there is shutting the girls up today and yep they mention sex again at the end ......

Thursday Oct 29, 2020
13. Staying freinds with your ex
Thursday Oct 29, 2020
Thursday Oct 29, 2020
Anna's getting ready to go back to NY she is missing her man but already missing Toronto before she's left ... Sara is done with the social experiment of COVID and ready to travel the world again.
Sara reveals her experience at a new local restaurant (Shinzo) who have Japanese loos where you can have a wash & blow-dry! Once you've experienced a heated toilet seat you'll never want to go back.
The second reveal of the day is an unsolicited FB message from an unwanted person who quickly goes from wanted to be friends to F off in the space of about 2.5 mins ........
The international correspond serves up advice from a sex educator and the secret to sex in a long-term relationship and the first doesn't happen in the bedroom.
The hot topic for the day under review is "Stay friends with your ex ..." tune in to find out where Sara & Anna stand on this.
The question for the week .......... "Should you have an affair to save your marriage?"
It was quite a week, fall is in full flight and the girls are embracing the sunshine. There's a full moon heading our way so it's time to write your amazon man shopping list for the moon to deliver and request the relationship you deserve.
Till next time!






