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Geordie Lass & Doc SassAuthor: Dr. Anna Stratis & Sara Liddle
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 whats been happening and what might need attention next. Start your Relationship Reset Review here Language: en Genres: Health & Fitness, Relationships, Sexuality, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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226. Who gets the best version of you?
Thursday, 27 August, 2026
Who gets the best of you?Your colleagues? Your friends? Your children? Everyone else in your life?And then, by the time you get home, is there anything left for your partner?In this episode of Geordie Lass & Doc Sass, we explore what happens when the people we love most end up getting the tired, snappy or switched-off version of us while everyone else gets our energy, patience and charm.THE DESK OF LOVEWith wedding season in full swing, we start with a question about wedding etiquette.If children are invited to a wedding, should the couple provide a separate children's menu? Or is it down to parents to make sure their child has something they'll eat?As ever, it comes back to one thing: communication. A quick conversation beforehand can prevent a lot of assumptions and resentment later.HOT TOPIC: WHO GETS THE BEST VERSION OF YOU?We all have a limited amount of energy on any given day.Sometimes we're at 100%. Sometimes we're barely functioning at 20%.But how often do we spend everything we've got at work, with friends, helping family or running around after everyone else, then arrive home with nothing left?We talk about:• Why comfort can sometimes turn into complacency• The difference between feeling safe with your partner and simply stopping making an effort• Why our partners shouldn't always get the leftovers• Communicating when you're tired, hormonal or simply not yourself• The importance of rest and recharging• Why small gestures can create more connection than we realise• Letting go of the idea that everything in a relationship has to be perfectly 50/50• Noticing the ways your partner shows love, even when it isn't the way you wouldSometimes love looks like spontaneous flowers.Sometimes it looks like filling the car with petrol.The important thing is that we're still choosing to show up for one another.LISTENER QUESTION“My husband is a wonderful man. He's loyal, kind and works hard for our family. But he never asks me how I am and doesn't seem to notice when I'm struggling. He says I just need to ask for what I need. I don't want to have to ask every time. Am I expecting too much?”We explore the difference between expecting our partners to read our minds and wanting to feel emotionally noticed.Can emotional attentiveness actually be learned?We think it can, but perhaps not always in the spontaneous way we imagine.Sometimes creating a stronger relationship means becoming clearer about what we need, accepting who our partner actually is and recognising the ways they may already be showing love that we've stopped noticing.CONNECT WITH USSara Liddle – Geordie Lasssara.liddle@hotmail.co.ukwww.inflori.co.ukRelationship Reset: www.inflori.co.uk/resetAnna Stratis – Doc Sasscoachdocanna@gmail.comwww.coachdocanna.comHave a relationship dilemma you'd like us to discuss? Get in touch. Your question can be completely anonymous.Follow Geordie Lass & Doc Sass wherever you listen to your podcasts.
