Geordie Lass & Doc Sass

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

January 2, 2026 32 mins

Sara and Anna are back with Part 4 of their special five-part mini-series, sharing ten practical relationship tips to help couples strengthen connection as they head into 2026.

Before diving in, there’s life-chat and laughter, septic tank chaos in Greece, emergency café bathroom trips, winter sunshine in Florence, wine windows, stretchy dresses and pre-holiday excitement. Then it’s back to the heart of the series, with two powerful...

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In Part 3 of this special mini series, Sara and Anna share rules 5 and 6 from their list of ten. These are the kind of relationship truths that land, then quietly stick with you for days.

They begin with a quick catch-up about choppy paddleboarding conditions, warm weather that does not feel remotely Christmassy, and the fact that Christmas is fast approaching, whether either of them feels ready or not. Then they dive into...

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December 8, 2025 37 mins

In this episode of the five-part series, the hosts share practical coaching on building healthier relationships for 2026. They explore tip #3 — "keep no secrets" — discussing honesty, privacy boundaries, addiction and financial secrets, and when small white lies may be harmless.

They then cover tip #4 — "give more than you take" — emphasising acts of service, daily small kindnesses, building emotional goodwill, and putting intentio...

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November 22, 2025 44 mins

Episode 201 – Golden Rules for a Happy Relationship in 2026 (Part 1) Talk every day, fight the problem, not each other

In this first episode of our new mini-series, we’re getting you “relationship match fit” for 2026.

Over the next few weeks we’ll be sharing our golden rules for a happier, more connected relationship, and today we start with two of the most important ones:

  1. Talk every day – silence creates distance

  2. Fi...

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November 11, 2025 42 mins

Welcome to the podcast! Sara and Anna are back, easing into autumn with slow mornings, hot drinks, and a chat about what happens when relationships lose their spark. From conflict tools to laughter yoga, this episode is filled with practical insights and real talk about keeping connection alive through all seasons.

Love Desk: The Relationship Desk of Love brings us the 5-5-5 Method for conflict resolution. Originally shared by ther...

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Welcome to a special deep-dive episode.

Sara & Anna are back, reflecting on the everyday reality of expectations. Where they come from, how they show up, and what happens when life doesn’t go to plan.

Does life ever really measure up to expectation? 

We explore:

  • Why expectations often lead to disappointment (and why we rarely notice them forming)
  • The “guess what I’m thinking” trap that leaves partners feeling misunderstood
  • ...
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Welcome to the podcast! Sara’s wrapped up in jumpers, Anna’s still basking in the Greek sun, and between autumn showers and Mediterranean peaches, we’re diving into the realities of love, life, and expectations.

 

Love Desk:

Three signs your relationship might have lost its spark (from Psychology Today).

We discuss:

  • When imagining life without your partner feels like relief rather than heartbreak
  • Why exhaustion might not just ...
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September 22, 2025 43 mins

Welcome to the podcast!

Sara & Anna are back with a fresh dose of conversation and reflection. From the vibes of city life versus island chill, to what keeps us awake at 4 am, to how advertising quietly shapes our romantic expectations, we’re diving deep this week.

Love Desk: We look at how advertising has shaped our romantic rituals:

  • Why women began shaving legs and underarms (thanks to a Gillette campaign)

  • ...

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September 6, 2025 40 mins

We’re back with late-summer vibes, a Jersey date-day report, and a conversation that matters: romance scams are on the rise. Think “Tinder Swindler” playbook, love bombing, urgency, and then the ask. We talk through what to watch for, how to protect yourself, and how to support someone you suspect is being targeted.

Love Desk: 4 Modern Threats to Relationships
  • Digital distraction is invading quality time. Phones at the ...

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August 22, 2025 35 mins

Welcome back to the podcast! Anna & Sara are feeling the summer heat (literally!) as they chat about the bittersweet slide into August. There’s a reflection on presence, ageing, and why Pilates torture can teach us about intentional living.

Love Desk: We explore three hidden forces that can quietly trash a couple’s sex life:

  • The overload no one talks about – how invisible stress and daily mental loads kill desire

  • The mo...

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It’s mid summer and Anna is in mid summer village politics. Sara is second guessing her wardrobe! 

We are all pretending to get our five a day with Pimm’s and the British phase of “don’t pop your cork during a serve”

 

Love Desk: The one news that hasn’t passed you by! We also dive into a fascinating tale from a Coldplay concert that made global headlines, leading to heated discussions on relationships, privacy, and passion.

 

Hot ...

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Welcome to the Podcast!!

Anna & Sara are celebrating the longevity and dependability. Sara is suffering from peri and migraine, but they both still show up to bring the latest relationship insights and fun,

 

Love Desk: Would you turn up to a first date makeupless .....

It might take a bit of prep to look naturally good, are you for or against this latest trend? 

Hot Topic: Do you need space, or are you just avoiding? 

We unpac...

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July 10, 2025 49 mins

Welcome to the podcast!

We can hardly believe it… 200 episodes and we’ve still never met in real life.

In this very special episode, Anna and Sara raise a glass (and maybe shed a few happy tears) as they celebrate five years of the Geordie Lass & Doc Sass podcast.

 

From an online friendship to 200 episodes filled with laughter, love, and honest conversations. Today is all about reflecting on the journey so far and looking ahe...

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Join Anna and Sara as they explore the world of relationships. Sara is entering wedding season and looking forward to love flowing. 

Love Desk: It is time for a new formula - and the intriguing 3-6-9 rule. Your structure for approaching dating. If you're the type that falls hard and fast maybe this is for you to take it slow and get to know each other. 

Hot Topic: Is it ever too late to save your relationship?

Our love coaches want...

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June 12, 2025 39 mins

Welcome to the Podcast!!!

Sara is just back from a recent trip to London, where a memorable West End show served as a daughter's cherished birthday gift. Anna and Sara celebrate the longevity of their relationship as they acknowledge they've been recording for 5 years!

Love Desk: Living together apart

Discussing a curious trend of couples choosing to live apart to sidestep domestic disagreements. Is this the way forward to avoid se...

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Welcome to the podcast! 

Join us in this engaging episode as we dive into the world of relationships, exploring intriguing topics

 

Love Desk: 

It’s new terminology time on the love desk, and the newly trending dating term 'floodlighting' and what it means for modern romance.

 

Hot Topic: Spender or saver & what it says about your...

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We have a special episode today where the girls explore some alternatives to transitional marriage. 

In this thought-provoking episode, our hosts delve into the realm of non-traditional marriages, inspired by a recent Forbes article. They discuss various alternative forms of marriage, including starter marriages, companionships centered around friendship, and parenting-focused unions, among others.

The con...

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Welcome to the podcast

 

Sara and Anna recount a lively weekend in London, filled with early morning flights, extensive shopping sprees, and an exhilarating bake-off competition reminiscent of the British Bake-Off. Despite an intense contest and unexpected third-place finish, the highlight was the family visit to a wedding fair in preparation for an upcoming wedding.

Love Desk: Are singles ghosting the data apps

Societal trends sug...

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Welcome to the podcast!!

In this engaging episode, dive into the intricacies of modern relationships as our hosts discuss a variety of compelling topics. From the challenges of perimenopause and the quest for balance in life, to the enlightening insights into intelligence and its effect on attraction, this episode covers it all. The conversation further delves into trust within relationships, exploring whether sharing personal data...

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Welcome to the Podcast!

 

In this episode, we explore the beauty of spring mornings and the joy of sunny days, setting the stage for heartfelt discussions on relationships.

Love Desk: How to know if someone likes you? That conundrum where you try some mind reading as an alternative to asking the question, do you like me? 

 

Hot Topic: Listen in as we share weekend experiences and discuss the importance of finding your voice in a re...

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