Geordie Lass & Doc Sass
Claim This Podcastby Dr. Anna Stratis & Sara Liddle
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<p><span>Welcome to Geordie Lass & Doc Sass, the relationship podcast hosted by relationship coaches Sara Liddle and Anna Stratis. </span></p> <p><span>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.</span><span></span></p> <p><span>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. </span></p> <p><span>Whether things feel strong, uncertain, or somewhere in between, this podcast offers space to reflect and see your relationship more clearly.</span><span></span></p> <p><span>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.</span></p> <p><span>Start your Relationship Reset Review <a href="https://tally.so/r/448rBr" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">here</a></span></p> <p><span></span></p>
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Recent Episodes
June 29, 2026
222. Is your boat slowly sinking?
<p>What happens when your relationship looks perfectly fine on paper, but something doesn't quite feel right?</p><p>In this episode, we chat about the growing trend of the "Luddite boyfriend" and why having less of a social media presence is suddenly being seen as one of the biggest green flags in dating. Is being more present with your partner becoming more attractive than being permanently online?</p><p>We also explore a powerful relationship analogy: <b>Is your boat slowly sinking?</b></p><p>Most relationships don't fall apart overnight. More often, it's the tiny leaks that go unnoticed until the damage feels overwhelming. We discuss how to spot those early warning signs and why awareness is one of the greatest gifts you can give your relationship.</p><p>Finally, we answer a listener's question that's likely to resonate with many long-term couples:</p><p><i>"Do I miss my partner… or do I just miss being in a relationship?"</i></p><p>It's an honest conversation about comfort, security, fear of change and how to tell the difference between loving the life you've built and truly feeling connected to the person you're sharing it with.</p><h3>In This Episode</h3><p>• Why "Luddite boyfriends" are becoming the latest dating green flag</p><p>• How social media can quietly become the third person in your relationship</p><p>• Why relationships rarely end suddenly, and what the early warning signs often look like</p><p>• A simple daily exercise to help you notice how your relationship is really feeling</p><p>• The hidden cost of tolerating little frustrations for too long</p><p>• How to know whether you're staying because of love or because leaving feels too frightening</p><h3>Quote of the Week</h3><p><i>"Strong marriages aren't built by avoiding storms. They're built by two people who decide the boat isn't allowed to sink."</i></p><h3>Reflection Question</h3><p>If you rated your relationship every day for the next week, what patterns would you notice, and what are you currently tolerating that deserves your attention?</p><h3>We'd Love to Hear From You</h3><p>Have you ever caught yourself wondering whether you were holding onto the relationship or the person? Or has social media ever created tension in your relationship?</p><p>Send us your thoughts or your relationship questions. We'd love to feature them in a future episode.</p><p> </p><p>Get in touch</p><p>Sara Liddle — <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:info@inflori.co.uk" target="_blank">info@inflori.co.uk</a> | <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.inflori.co.uk" target="_blank">www.inflori.co.uk</a></p><p>Anna Stratis — <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:coachdocanna@gmail.com" target="_blank">coachdocanna@gmail.com</a> | <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.coachdocanna.com" target="_blank">www.coachdocanna.com</a></p>
June 12, 2026
221. The 35 minute relationship problem
Welcome to the podcast! In this episode, Sara and Anna are back after a little recording pause, with Sara bringing her post-yoga-retreat glow from sunny Spain and a few reflections on what happens when we step away from everyday noise, screens and routines. There’s sunshine, yoga under a Bedouin tent, cello music, middle-aged women drinking wine before morning yoga, and the reminder that real-life connection still matters more than anything we can find on a screen. Love Desk This week’s Love Desk brings a wedding story none of us would want to live through. Sara shares the recent story of a bride in Kent who was reportedly covered in black paint by her sister-in-law moments before walking down the aisle. Despite the shock, the bride changed dresses and still went ahead with the ceremony. Sara and Anna discuss: • family feuds and the damage they can cause• what it means to start married life with unresolved family tension• the resilience it must have taken to carry on• why sometimes the “high road” is the only road left And yes, as two engaged women, they are both horrified. Hot Topic: The 35-Minute Marriage Problem The main discussion explores research suggesting that many couples spend hours in each other’s company each week, but only around 35 minutes in meaningful conversation. Sara and Anna chat about how this happens so quietly. Not through one big dramatic moment, but through the slow creep of everyday life. Work. Children. Screens. Tiredness. Logistics. Dinner in front of the TV. Messages about who is picking up what, rather than real chats about how you both are. They explore: • the difference between being together and truly connecting• why scrolling can become a way of numbing out• how holidays often show us what we are missing• why transactional conversations can quietly take over• the difference between comfortable silence and heavy silence• how to start rebuilding connection with small, low-pressure steps Sara shares that connection often starts with awareness. You cannot change a pattern you have not noticed yet. Anna reflects on how difficult it can feel when a couple has fallen out of the habit of chatting properly. Sometimes there are too many emotional landmines, and even simple topics feel risky. Their advice is to start small. Create screen-free time. Choose safe topics. Talk about something low-stakes. Share something from your day, even if your partner does not share the same interest. The point is not always the topic. The point is the reaching out. Listener Question How do you know the difference between a rough patch in a relationship and a sign that you’re genuinely growing apart? Sara and Anna explore the difference between a difficult season and a deeper relationship shift. A rough patch may still have love, willingness and a desire to find your way back. Growing apart can feel more like emotional distance, loss of intimacy, or the sense that you no longer know how to reach each other. They also discuss the Gottman Institute’s Four Horsemen: • criticism• contempt• defensiveness• stonewalling Contempt gets particular attention, because it can be one of the clearest warning signs that respect has been badly damaged. Eye rolling, humiliation, disgust, public put-downs and silent resentment can all point to something deeper than everyday frustration. But they also reflect on the importance of getting support before making big decisions from inside the fog of hurt, resentment or disconnection. Sometimes the relationship is over. Sometimes there is still love there, but it has been buried under tiredness, disappointment and old patterns. The key is to get honest, get curious, and look at what is really happening beneath the surface. Final Thought Connection is not built in grand gestures. It is built in small, steady moments. The little chats.The safe topics.The willingness to try again.The choice to look up from the phone.The decision to turn towards each other, even when it feels a bit awkw
May 22, 2026
220. Grey Divorce: Reinventing Life and Love After 50
Why More Couples Are Walking Away Later in Life Welcome back to Geordie Lass & Doc Sass. This week, we’re doing something a little different… and a little special. Not only is this one of our feature-length deep-dive episodes, it’s also our first video podcast episode (yes, our actual faces). We will be launching this new channel soon. And for this special, we’re unpacking a topic that is quietly becoming more common: Why are more couples walking away later in life? Often called grey divorce, we explore why more people in their 50s, 60s and beyond are questioning long-term relationships, what’s driving that shift, and whether ending a marriage is always the answer or, whether there may still be room for repair. Ssometimes it’s not really about the dishwasher, the clutter on the stairs, or the small everyday frustrations. Often, it’s about something deeper. Disconnection. Identity. Change. Loneliness. Fear. Reinvention. Unspoken resentment. Hope. In this episode we chat about: 🩷 Why grey divorce rates are rising and what may be behind the cultural shift 🩷 The “third chapter” of life and why people often begin questioning relationships later on 🩷 Empty nest, retirement, menopause, identity shifts, and changing priorities 🩷 Why many couples quietly stay unhappy for years before saying anything 🩷 How avoidance, assumptions, and unspoken feelings slowly build disconnection 🩷 Whether a relationship can evolve into a new chapter together 🩷 When separation may feel like freedom, and when it may simply feel terrifying 🩷 The emotional reality of starting over after a long-term relationship 🩷 What people often underestimate after divorce, loneliness, finances, routines, and identity 🩷 How fear of the unknown can keep people stuck in relationships that no longer feel right 🩷 Why honest conversation matters before making life-changing decisions 🩷 Rebuilding life after separation, support, purpose, friendship, and rediscovering what makes you happy One of the biggest reminders from this episode: It’s rarely about one big event. It’s often years of small unspoken things. And equally… Ending a relationship isn’t always starting over. Sometimes it’s starting differently. Whether you’re happily partnered, questioning things, rebuilding, or simply curious about how relationships evolve over time, this conversation is full of honesty, reflection, warmth, and a little bit of humour (because apparently Netflix, coffee dates at 75, and questionable life decisions all made an appearance). As always, we’d love to hear your thoughts. Get in touch Sara Liddle — info@inflori.co.uk | www.inflori.co.uk Anna Stratis — coachdocanna@gmail.com | www.coachdocanna.com Thanks for listening to Geordie Lass & Doc Sass 💗 And if this episode sounds familiar or sparks a connection, share it with someone who might need it.
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- What is Geordie Lass & Doc Sass?
<p><span>Welcome to Geordie Lass & Doc Sass, the relationship podcast hosted by relationship coaches Sara Liddle and Anna Stratis. </span></p> <p><span>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.</span><span></span></p> <p><span>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. </span></p> <p><span>Whether things feel strong, uncertain, or somewhere in between, this podcast offers space to reflect and see your relationship more clearly.</span><span></span></p> <p><span>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.</span></p> <p><span>Start your Relationship Reset Review <a href="https://tally.so/r/448rBr" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">here</a></span></p> <p><span></span></p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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