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 Oct 22, 2020
12. Telling your partner what you earn & sex when you don't fancy them ....
Thursday Oct 22, 2020
Thursday Oct 22, 2020
Anna & Sara discuss childbirth vs uber eats and who we are as humans. What are our needs? Anna is staying still and enjoying a reflective life, this is a major achievement.
The international news desk ........... recognises how difficult life can be right now in the current climate. Life is tough! Be grateful for you have now and practice kindness for each other. Look out for each other, life is not business as usual right now.
The hot topic, is this deathmatch between Anna & Sara? Should you tell your partner how much you earn? They are poking the bear ..... where is the energy?
Question of the week .... "How do you have sex with your partner when you don't fancy them?"
Oh my ... this is a question .... tune in ....
Maybe after this podcast, you might be on for exploration ....
Don't forget to get in touch ... info@geordielass.com

Thursday Oct 15, 2020
11. Being trapped on desert island with your partner
Thursday Oct 15, 2020
Thursday Oct 15, 2020
Fall (or Autumn for all the Europeans) has landed and Anna is enjoying board games and meeting new friends, chatting about long distances relationships. Sara is making green soup and batten down the hatches prepping for winter. There is reminiscing about travel (which brings the mood down) as they feel the insanity of lockdown. After a brief moment of feeling the black mood, they bring it back up again.
The girls cheer the couple that got married during the unofficial Jersey Marathon - latest from the news love desk!
The Hot Topic this week - Would you want to be trapped on a desert island with your partner? This might break a few relationships...... whoops, sorry! Is it akin to being in lockdown and stuck with your partner since March 2020 ..... which feels like 568 months! Are you ready to take the relationships to reset retreat challenge with your other half?
Relationship Remedies - "My partner brings his work problems home and it's affecting our personal life, what should I do?"
They mentioned an article that might help about not taking on others emotions, here's a link.
And they end after the relationship remedy workout dreaming of Irish Baileys Coffee all round! The girls leave feeling frisky.
Till next week .....................

Thursday Oct 08, 2020
10. Joint narrative after divorce
Thursday Oct 08, 2020
Thursday Oct 08, 2020
Sara needed to right a wrong to save a friendship, so this episode is dedicated to Rachel!
Your first dance may mean more than you think, tune in to find out which songs are most likely to end in divorce ........
And speaking of divorce today we debate the joint narrative after divorce and how to let go. What's the life raft that can help you if you find yourself in this situation? Or if you feel co-dependant in your current relationship how can you create more independence in your relationship. Start by being curious and saying yes to new things.
The question this week addresses "Why do men always have to be asked to do the chores and not think of them doing them by themselves?"
And Anna and Sara turn into the awkward guests that never leave the party.

Thursday Oct 01, 2020
9. Sex, do you feel like you are missing out?
Thursday Oct 01, 2020
Thursday Oct 01, 2020
Anna is released into the wild as she's breaking free from quarantine and there is a giddy start to the podcast. Maybe that's because of the hot topic ......
The hot topic explores sex and how we can often feel we are missing out, we gauge sex by a magic number but is this really relevant for you and your partnership. Is there something deeper going on for you and your other half? Sit back have a nice cuppa and feel better about what's happening in your life, we will help you let go of some of the judgement.
The question of the week is, why did I not see things going wrong in my relationship? Maybe this resonates with you, tune in to find out more.
And once again there is a public health warning on this podcast ........ but it's fun along the way.

Thursday Sep 24, 2020
8. Birth control responsibilities & when to tell the kids about divorce
Thursday Sep 24, 2020
Thursday Sep 24, 2020
Anna is on the final day of lockdown and itching to get back on the paddleboard and Sara is still talking about a health kick to combat lockdown.
Would you trust your man with birth control or do you think you are best in the driving seat? Can you talk freely with your other half about birth control or is it still taboo subject? If you weren't happy to take precautions would you be able to have that discussion openly?
We help you face up to the chat and stand in your power to raise your feelings around birth control and making a joint decision. A tip, lead with let's carry on having great sex!
It's a tough question this week "when you the right time to tell the children we are having problems, before or after puberty?" tune in to listen to the answer.
Don't forget to get in touch with topics and questions for Anna & Sara, they'd love to hear from you.
Till next week!

Thursday Sep 17, 2020
7. Locked into marriage on the starship
Thursday Sep 17, 2020
Thursday Sep 17, 2020
Anna is in lockdown, she made it to Canada safely. She's in isolation to protect the nation but still serving clients. We discuss the health benefits of having a 20 second hug with your significant other.
The hot topic discussion started with a question, would you still be willing to get married if a divorce wasn't an option ...... it quickly progressed to robots, starships and the church. It's a blockbuster in the making! (If James Cameron is listening, Anna & Sara are more than happy to flesh out this idea).
Relationship Remedies - We had a great question this week about couples and different interest, how important is this or is it deal breaker ........ or should differences be celebrated?
Here's a few things we mentioned this week and said we'd share .....
1. The beautiful quote "Love one another, but make not a bond of love. Let it rather be a moving sea between the shores of your souls" - Khalil Gibran
2. Article The 5 stages of a relationship
And we end on a hug, physical connection and missing travel .... until those days we can all do this, give someone you love a hug today.

Thursday Sep 10, 2020
6. Is your ego out to play & affairs in marriage
Thursday Sep 10, 2020
Thursday Sep 10, 2020
Its been a busy week for Anna & Sara. Anna is back from her vacation in North Carolina and she is all loved up! Sara has finished and launched her new free relationship health check, you can find it here.
We discuss friendships and how important it is to stay connected especially during a pandemic. We all need a good supportive friend just like a supportive bra!
Anna has a holiday slur if we didn't know any better or that she is recording at 8 in the morning we'd think she been on the vino. We find out that Sara is always right but no she doesn't have any ego ..... Hmmmm .... me thinks that can't be true. The wrecking ball comes out to and the butterflies emerge. And we digress from trashy mags, holidays sweets and then the need for a salad.
There's some juicy discussion about affairs, are they a good idea when you are still married but it's on the rocks! We are back to the health clinic check-ins and taking precautions.
We may have just found our head-to-hear topic for coach death match ....... thanks for tuning in!

Friday Sep 04, 2020
5.Your parents ruined your relationship
Friday Sep 04, 2020
Friday Sep 04, 2020
Different day, still recording but it’s mid-week not gonna lie it’s a bit strange ....
Anna is heading on a road trip to North California with her man ...... oh yes you heard right!
We tell you the scientifically back research for having a happy relationship (or is it) .......... strive to be 5:1 🤔
Its a hot, hot topic today ...... how your parents ruin all your future relationships, yep not one but all!
Anna is looking for happiness in google maps and we celebrate parents everywhere!
We locked in for a length question but a good one! We unpick this and explore judgement, frustration and the stories we tell ourselves. As well as putting your brave pants on to tackle the situation.
Finally is Anna bugging Sara’s home?

Thursday Aug 27, 2020
4. First date sex & a fully loaded question
Thursday Aug 27, 2020
Thursday Aug 27, 2020
We start with shenanigans and masks during sex through COVID, then quickly move to sex on the first date. Should you, shouldn't you ........ this a safe, no judgement zone to look at this in more detail.
Anna & Sara compare what words mean on both sides of the pond, including a flower .....
Relationship remedies asks "when is the right time to end a relationship?", it is a loaded question and a tricky one to cover but Anna & Sara don't shy away from tackle this head one by talking about slippers and new shoes!
Finally, Anna makes a confession ....... about men & tea ......

Thursday Aug 20, 2020
3. Hookups in supermarket and connection over time
Thursday Aug 20, 2020
Thursday Aug 20, 2020
Anna appeals to the good nature of the border officials to let her cross the border from the US back to Canada to support women with their health needs.
We talk about pulling (geordie word) or hookups on trains and in supermarkets, having the right aurora and smile to attack others and how to come from a place of abundance rather than lack. How to go mail order partner shopping with the power of the full moon. We help you to start tapping into your amazingness to get your glow on.
Relationship remedies discuss the shift in relationships and what to do when it feels like you've both moved so far from each other. Maybe you see yourself in this, tune in for some soothing words.
Finally, Anna & Sara almost go head to head in a coach death match .......... watch this space for a special podcast ..... to be scheduled!






