The Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers

Epizode

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  FRINGE!! Back to School Anxiety & Prep for our show! 16.08.2026 50min

  The Mums are back chatting all about the crazy antics they've been up to this past week in Edinburgh getting ready for The Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers LIVE Show on August 29th & 30th at 2pm at Just the Tonic Nucleus, Atomic Stage!  Find out all about the crazy experiences the Mums have been having this Fringe season... everything from following burlesque acts on stage to staying up LATE! In the midst of all of the crazy excitement and prep, the kids are going back to school... who is ready???? What are the Mums excited about, anxious about, and what is the prep like this year for the kids' year ahead?  Find out all about it on this episode! As always, join the Mums as they laugh, chat, and set the world to rights... and BUY YOUR TICKETS!
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  Reunited at the Start of August and it Feels So Good! 10.08.2026 39min

  The Mums are back after a month of the girls being away at various points on holiday... and they have ALOT of catching up to do.  Join Kim, Tammy, Lissy, Heather & Rebecca as they recap their time away in various parts of the world such as Sicily, Darlington, Skye and France!  Find out who enjoyed the cold plunge in Cellardyke in Fife, and who went on the Griswold European Holiday Part 1! The Mums are also chatting all about the upcoming Just the Tonic Nucleus, Atomic Stage Edinburgh Fringe Shows... August 29th and 30th at 2pm!!  Join the Mums LIVE on stage as they laugh, chat, and set the world to rights!  
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  It's a Friendship-themed Mashup... we revisit a couple of the Mums' favourite podcasts: the Golden Girls& The 3 Pillars of Friendship Theory! 27.07.2026 40min

  In this special podcast, we revisit two of the Mums' favourite friendship-themed podcasts.... one on the Golden Girls, and one on the 3 Pillars of Friendship Theory! The Golden Girls premiered on September 14, 1985 - a monumental 40 years ago - and we still love it!  It was groundbreaking because it centered on four women over 50 at a time when Hollywood heavily favored youth. It proved that stories about aging women were hilarious, relevant, and wildly successful (winning 11 Emmy Awards).  Join Lissy, Anke, Rebecca, Tammy and Heather as they chat about how friends make our lives better - even allowing us to live longer! Strong female friendships are a powerful protective factor against anxiety, depression, and cognitive decline.  Did you know that research shows social engagement in midlife significantly reduces the risk of dementia by 38%?  Also, there are longevity studies that show that having a strong social network reduces the risk of death by 60% over nine years!  Frequent visits with friends are related to a lower subjective age (feeling younger than you are) which contributes to greater life satisfaction... cheers to that! Moving on, the Mums talk about the 3 Pillars for Friendship....Symmetry, Support and Secrecy!  Find out all about this theory of good friendship with the Mums.  What do you think of each of these pillars? The Mums chat about attempting to be that "Perfect Friend".... Is there undue pressure to be perfect for Mums?  Even in Friendship?  Does the "squad goals" trope make real-world women feel lonely or "inadequate" because their friendships are scattered across different social circles rather than one tight-knit group? Listen in for a real feel-good mashup of some of our favourite Friendship episodes!  And of course, book your tickets to The Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers LIVE Fringe Show... August 29th & 30th at 2pm at Just the Tonic Nucleus, Atomic Stage!
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  It's Christmas in July Part 2! Given the popularity of Christmas in July Part 1, here are some more of our favourite 2025 Christmas Rom-Com review moments... 20.07.2026 39min

  This second Part 2 special Christmas in July episode recaps some more of the Mums' favourite Christmas Rom-Com review moments from 2025.  Revisiting 'Hot Frosty' and 'Christmas at the Castle' never felt so good!  Listen in as the Mums chat about sexy Santas that come to life and the American-Scottish mashup Christmas moments that made 2025 Christmas Rom-Coms so much fun to talk about. As always, join the Mums as they laugh, chat and set the world to rights!  Don't forget to get your tickets to The Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers LIVE at Just the Tonic Nucleus Atomic Stage on August 29th & 30th at 2pm!
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  It's Christmas in July Part 1! Some of our favourite 2025 Christmas Rom-Com review moments... 13.07.2026 33min

  This special Christmas in July episode recaps some of the Mums' favourite Christmas Rom-Com review moments from 2025.  Revisiting 'A Merry Little Ex-Mas' and 'My Secret Santa' never felt so good!  Listen in as the Mums chat about the Chets, the Ritz cracker bad-boys, and the flaming candy-canes that made 2025 Christmas Rom-Coms so much fun to talk about. As always, join the Mums as they laugh, chat and set the world to rights!  Don't forget to get your tickets to The Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers LIVE at Just the Tonic Nucleus Atomic Stage on August 29th & 30th at 2pm!
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  The Scottish Podcast Awards, End-of-School-Year Madness...and Advice for a Mum trying to stop a Holiday Nightmare! 07.07.2026 51min

  It's the end of the school year.. whether the Mums are ready or not!  The kids are out, the plans are being made, and the Mums have recovered from the Scottish Podcast Awards hangover. Join the Mums as they recap the Scottish Podcast Awards event.... everything from being awarded "Highly Commended" for Best Sex, Relationships & Family Podcast, to meeting and hanging out with some very cool people at the event, to how amazing the shawarma was afterward... The Mums know how to have a good time, and the Scottish Podcast Event night was no exception! Moving on, the Mums read an advice letter from Slate from a Mum who is at odds with her hubbie's wishes and those of his family on how they should spend their holidays (every year).  Listen in on this letter and what the Mums have to say... as you would imagine they have ALOT of opinions and thoughts on this one! As always, join the Mums as they laugh, chat and set the world to rights... and don't forget to BOOK YOUR TICKETS to The Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers LIVE at the Edinburgh Fringe!  August 29th and 30th at 2pm at Just the Tonic Nucleus Atomic Stage This interactive show stars a prosecco-loving group of friends who dive into the chaos of motherhood with hilarious honesty & celebrate friendship & life in all its messy glory. It feels like pulling up a chair with your funniest mates over a well-deserved cuppa or a glass of fizz. With a candid, unfiltered look at the reality of modern parenting, where no topic is off-limits,this Fringe show will lighten your mental load & have you laughing as the mums bring their form of group therapy to the stage.  
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  End of Term Sprint, Podcast Awards Excitement & The Playhouse turned Powerhouse 29.06.2026 52min

  It's nearly the end of the school year, and the Mums are back to chat about the end of the year chaos... the sprint to the end of the year activities, the stress about the summer plans, and the mental load... after a quick recap by Heather and Lissy on the fabulous Edinburgh Pride event over the weekend.  Heather & Lissy were out giving Mum Hugs.. and had an absolutely wonderful time at the magical event which took place on the Royal Mile and Bristo Square. The Scottish Podcast Awards are coming up, and the Mums are getting ready, having been nominated for Best Comedy Podcast and Best Sex, Relationships & Family Podcast.  Find out what the Mums are thinking, planning, and wearing to attend the event in Glasgow! The Mums wrap with a recap on some of the fabulous shows which are coming to the Edinburgh Playhouse this year.  Everything from High Society to Trainspotting the Musical to Back to the Future... and of course Kim's absolute favourites: The Archers!   As always, join the Mums as they laugh, chat and set the world to rights!  And don't forget to book your tickets to The Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers LIVE at Just the Tonic Nucleus... August 29th & 30th at 2pm... tickets available on Just the Tonic website as well as Edinburgh Fringe! Get your tickets today!
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  The World Cup, The Tartan Army in Boston & prep for the Scottish Podcast Awards Gala Glitz 18.06.2026 44min

  After a special shoutout to The Edinburgh Minute after the Mums made the coveted Top 4 spot in last week’s Culture Minute, the Mums are catching up on the excitement around Scotland's performance in the World Cup!  The Mums are tracking the Tartan Army across the Atlantic as Scotland finally makes its historic return to the World Cup stage out in Boston.  All the news is abuzz with the impact that the Scots are having on the United States... people are reporting how they have never had so much fun before and the Mums are here for it! Next the Mums are talking red carpets, high heels, and zero chill as they do their final countdown and prep for the Scottish Podcast Awards gala!  Nominated for 2 Scottish Podcast Awards... for Best Comedy and for Best Sex, Relationships & Family categories...the Mums are honoured and excited about what will happen next week in Glasgow! Join the Mums as they laugh, chat and set the world to rights!  Make sure to book your tickets to The Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers LIVE Fringe Show at Just the Tonic Nucleus on August 29th and 30th at 2pm!
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  The Summer Scramble: Surviving Camp Chaos & pre-Holiday Stress 10.06.2026 54min

  The Mums are back to chat about the looming reality check... the summer hols are coming soon, and plans need to be made!  Before diving into the main topic, the Mums catch up on the events over the weekend: the Corstorphine Fair, and the Everywoman Festival - where the Mums giving out flyers for The Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers LIVE Fringe Show chatted with loads of lovely people!  Heather also chats about the experience of writing a Comedy Sketch for the first time (with the expert coaching of the legendary comedian Viv Gee)... it's a big deal for the Mums to have the creative license and opportunities presented by the Just the Tonic Fringe Show!  The Mums just hope you book your tickets to see it! Moving on, the Mums dive into the pre-Summer Holiday tension... everything from the Hunger Games of scheduling camps, The Tetris Schedule, and the Financial Hit... essentially a second mortgage just to ensure the kids don’t spend July staring at an iPad screen. The Mums chat about the new  EU border regulation's and biometrics circus involved when travelling with kids abroad, before moving on to the World Cup!  Everyone is excited about Scotland qualifying for the first time in 28 years... but what's worse?  Frantically sweating over airport queues or camp sign-ups, ORdealing with husbands covered in face paint, yelling at screens? Finally the Mums wrap up with some of the highlights from this year's Tony Awards, and run through all of the fantastic shows coming to the Edinburgh Playhouse!   High Society, Annie, The Archers, Legally Blonde, Jersey Boys, Trainspotting, Dirty Dancing, Mean Girls, and Back to the Future -- this year at the Edinburgh Playhouse is going to be outstanding!  Get your tickets today... and also of course for 🎙️ 2X Scottish Podcast Awards nominated (Comedy & Sex, Family & Relationships) The Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers LIVE at @edfringe!🗓️ August 29-30⏰ 2 - 3:30pm📌 Just The Tonic Nucleushttps://edinburgh.justthetonic.com/event/88:6120/
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  Petty to the Grave: When Revenge Goes Sky-High 03.06.2026 53min

  The ladies of the Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers are back for this hilarious (and slightly terrifying)  journey through three entirely true,documented acts of unprecedented pettiness. The Big Question is where is the line between a harmless prank and a life-ruining act of vengeance? After a quick chat and discussion about what the Mums got up to over the weekend, Lissy, Kim, Tammy, Rebecca, Heather and Liz discuss what happened between two sisters in Boca Raton, Florida, after the bride-to-be chooses her college roommate over her sister to be the Maid of Honor.  Find out what the Mums make of this story of sisterly revenge and the fall out. Next the Mums move to a story of revenge which took place between neighbours in Wales where a toxic neighborhood dispute over a highly coveted, public street-parking spot and the moving of wheelie bins. Finally, the Mums move on to a truly vengeful, but absolutely hilarious act by a wife who was cheated on by her adulterous husband which appeared in the 2025 Slate Dear Prudence column.   You're not going to want to miss this episode by the Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers which will definitely lighten your mental load as the Mums laugh, chat, and set the world to rights! Don't forget to book your tickets for The Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers LIVE! at the Edinburgh Fringe on August 29th & 30th! Showtimes: Saturday August 29th & Sunday August 30th; 2-3:30pm Location: Just the Tonic Nucleus, Atomic Stage; 140 Pleasance, EH8 9RR https://edinburgh.justthetonic.com/event/88:6120/      
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  Bank Holiday Marathons, Upcoming Festivals & Mother-in-Law Dog Drama 27.05.2026 52min

  Heather, Kim, Tammy, Lissy and Rebecca are chatting all about the extreme heat in Kim's office as well as the gorgeous (and very warm!) Bank Holiday weekend and everything that the Mums got up to.  Lissy ran the Edinburgh Marathon, and Kim was there to see her partner and Lissy finish.  Find out all about the Edinburgh Marathon 2026 experience... the highs and the lows!   Moving on, the Mums chat about the upcoming festivals in Edinburgh which are happening all around town.  From the upcoming Leith Food Festival, to the Corstorphine Fair, to the Everywoman Festival and finally the Leith Festival... the Mums will be there chatting to people and giving out flyers to the Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers LIVE at the Just the Tonic Nucleus on August 29th and 30th! Finally, the Mums give advice to a woman who has a difficult Mother-In-Law who is insisting on staying with her family for a family wedding... with her difficult Pomeranian dog!  The Mums discuss this difficult situation the woman is in, and along with some laughs and chatter, give some very sound advice. Join the Mums as they laugh, chat and set the world to rights!  Don't forget to book your tickets to the Mums' show at the Edinburgh Fringe from August 29th-30th at 2pm!  Tickets available on Just the Tonic and The Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mother's website. This interactive show stars a prosecco-loving group of friends who dive into the chaos of motherhood with hilarious honesty & celebrate female friendship & life in all its messy glory. It feels like pulling up a chair with your funniest mates over a well-deserved cuppa or a glass of fizz. With a candid, unfiltered look at the reality of modern motherhood, where no topic is off-limits, this Fringe show will lighten your mental load & have you laughing as the mums bring their form of group therapy to the stage.
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  The ESUIM podcast is nominated for TWO Scottish Podcast Awards... plus the Bodyguard & Eurovision chat! 21.05.2026 48min

  It's another BIG reveal by The Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers: we have been nominated for TWO Scottish Podcast Awards: Best in Comedy & Best in Sex, Family & Relationships.  It's a lot to celebrate for the Mums, and Heather, Lissy, Kim, Tammy & Liz are raising their glasses on this episode.  The Mums chat about how thrilled they are to be honoured by the judges to be nominated TWICE!  Listen in to find out how the Mums are processing the news... and planning for the big awards night in June. Moving on, Lissy and Heather catch up the girls and listeners on the fabulous show at the Edinburgh Playhouse: The Bodyguard.  It's a real action-packed, emotional thriller with an absolutely fabulous cast that got everyone in the audience up on their feet and dancing!  Make sure to book your tickets - the show is on at the Edinburgh Playhouse till the 23rd! Finally the Mums talk about one of their favourite events... fantastic Graham Norton commentary + sequins, leather, and cat costumes + amazing musical bangers & antic = EUROVISION!  Listen in for all of the highlights of 2026 Eurovision from your favourite UK Mum podcaster! As always, join the Mums as they laugh, chat and set the world to rights!  And make sure to book your tickets for The Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers LIVE at the Edinburgh Fringe on the Just The Tonic Nucleus! 29-30 AUG - 14:00This interactive show stars a prosecco-loving group of friends who dive into the chaos of motherhood with hilarious honesty & celebrate female friendship & life in all its messy glory. It feels like pulling up a chair with your funniest mates over a well-deserved cuppa or a glass of fizz. With a candid, unfiltered look at the reality of modern motherhood, where no topic is off-limits, this Fringe show will lighten your mental load & have you laughing as the mums bring their form of group therapy to the stage. The Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers LIVE Tickets: The Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers LIVE The Bodyguard Tickets | Tours & Dates | ATG Tickets
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  The Devil Wears Prada, British Telly and Waitress & The Bodyguard at the Edinburgh Playhouse! 15.05.2026 43min

  Lissy, Heather, Kim, Liz, Tammy and Rebecca are chatting all about the group celebration of Monica's birthday over the weekend after catching up on Lissy's amazing rose themed trip to Kos with the girls!  The Mums went in a massive group to the Everyman Cinema to see the Devil Wears Prada 2 and they all agree it was an incredibly entertaining night out... complete with a fantastic movie, dancing in the aisles and some great food and chat.  Listen in for the Mums take on this film.. the nostalgia for New York, the fabulous outfits and the drama!  Which Mums behaved and which misbehaved?  Find out on this podcast. Next the Mums chat about amazing British Telly including Death in Paradise (Heather is obsessed) and Last One Laughing Season 2 UK.  Starring Alan Carr, Bob Mortimer, David Mitchell, Diane Morgan (slay!!!), Romesh Ranganathan, Maisie Adam, Mel Giedroyc, Sam Campbell, Gbemisola Ikumelo and Amy Gledhill, Last One Laughing Season 2 is not to be missed.  Listen in for some of the Mums' favourite moments. Finally, Lissy and Rebecca are off following the podcast recording to the opening night of The Waitress at the Edinburgh Playhouse.  Running from May 12- May 16, the girls can't wait to see this show which is one of Lissy's favourite musicals of all time.  Lissy's complete review is posted to the The Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers Podcast website - this musical is not to be missed! Next up at the Playhouse is The Bodyguard running from May 18th to May 23rd!  The Mums can't wait to see this show which features some iconic hits, including Queen of the Night, One Moment in Time, Saving All My Love, and the timeless classic I Will Always Love You. Join the Mums as they laugh, chat and set the world to rights!  Don't forget to book your tickets to the Mums' show at the Edinburgh Fringe from August 29th-30th at 2pm!  Tickets available on Just the Tonic and The Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mother's website. This interactive show stars a prosecco-loving group of friends who dive into the chaos of motherhood with hilarious honesty & celebrate female friendship & life in all its messy glory. It feels like pulling up a chair with your funniest mates over a well-deserved cuppa or a glass of fizz. With a candid, unfiltered look at the reality of modern motherhood, where no topic is off-limits, this Fringe show will lighten your mental load & have you laughing as the mums bring their form of group therapy to the stage.  
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  The BIG Reveal: The Mums will put on a LIVE SHOW at the Just In Tonic Comedy Edinburgh Fringe venue on August 29th & 30th! 05.05.2026 49min

  Lissy, Heather, Kim, Tammy and Liz are back for the BIG REVEAL!  The Mums have been excited and nervous to update listeners, but now the news can come out. Lissy & Heather got contacted by Darrell Martin of Just The Tonic Comedy Show fame... about The Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers putting on a show at the main stage during the Edinburgh Fringe!   Comedians who have performed at Just The Tonic include Ricky Gervais, Jimmy Carr, Kevin Bridges, Jack Whitehall, Ardal O'Hanlon, Josie Long and Maisie Adam to name a few famous names associated with the comedy club. The Mums chat all about the news: the excitement (it's a dream come true for Lissy), the shock, and the need to finally lean in to strengthening their pelvic floor.  Listen in to find out what the Mums make of this incredibly exciting news... and be sure to BOOK YOUR TICKETS & share the news with your family and friends! Showtimes: Saturday August 29th & Sunday August 30th; 2pm - 3:30pm (prosecco pause included) Location: Just the Tonic Nucleus, Atomic Stage; 140 Pleasance, EH8 9RR Grab a friend, partner, or both and join us as the Mums laugh, chat, and set the world to rights! Everything you love about the show, with the volume turned way up… we’re bringing the studio to the stage, and we’ve saved a seat for you. It’s a live take over by your favourite podcast Mums! This interactive show stars a prosecco-loving group of friends who dive into the chaos of motherhood with hilarious honesty & celebrate female friendship & life in all its messy glory. It feels like pulling up a chair with your funniest mates over a well-deserved cuppa or a glass of fizz. With a candid, unfiltered look at the reality of modern motherhood, where no topic is off-limits, this Fringe show will lighten your mental load & have you laughing as the mums bring their form of group therapy to the stage. To Book Tickets: Just the Tonic Edinburgh – The best of comedy in the UK For More information: Fringe Show — The Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers Podcast Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/real-nice  License code: WROMHBTJ1CUCYMOB
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  Pies, Pleas, and TMI: Why Edinburgh is Going Viral 23.04.2026 51min

  After some busy Easter holiday weeks, Lissy, Kim, Rebecca and Heather are regrouping to chat!  The Mums talk about how magical the Spring is in Edinburgh.. from the cherry blossoms and the best places in the city to enjoy them, to the upcoming Porty Festival (May 2- 4), Edinburgh is going viral! Find out who went on a sunny holiday to Fuerteventura, who was visiting a proper fairytale amusement park in the Netherlands (Efteling), and who was hosting all of the family for a week in Pitlochry!  Hear all about some of the Mums' takeaways from the Easter hols... where not to go for a Spanish experience in Fuerteventura to what ride at Efteling the Mums would consider living in, to how to handle a hoard of guests! Continuing on the theme of Edinburgh going viral, the Mums chat about a heart-warming story of China Star on West Maitland Street, which has completely taken over local social media feeds lately.The story struck a chord because it highlights the invisible struggle of long-standing family businesses in Edinburgh’s changing food scene. Seeing a daughter drop everything to save her mother’s 30-year legacy clearly hit people right in the feels, and the Mums are here for it! Moving on, the Mums chat about Waitress, the story of Jenna, a waitress and expert pie-maker stuck in a small town and a loveless marriage who must find the courage to rebuild her life, which is coming to the Edinburgh Playhouse from May 12th to the 16th. Lissy, the Mums' resident theatre expert and super fan, brings her knowledge of the production as well as her original, signed theatre pamphlet by Sara Bareilles (!) to the podcast.  Starring Carrie Hope Fletcher, Les Dennis, Sandra Marvin and Evelyn Hoskins (reprising their roles from the West End production Lissy saw years ago!!), the show is not to be missed!   Finally, the Mums wrap with an advice letter you will not want to miss!  What do you do when your mum is an over-sharer when it comes to hosting Easter dinner and the in-laws are coming?  When it comes chat about how her hemorrhoid treatment is going, the Mums have some interesting insights and thoughts to share. Get your tickets for The Waitress UK at the Edinburgh Playhouse (May 12th to May 16th) here: ATG Tickets #motherhood #ukmompodcast  #visitedinburgh #thewaitressuk #edinplayhouse Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/real-nice  License code: WROMHBTJ1CUCYMOB  
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  The Mums share some favourite 2025 moments... Choreplay, Guilty Pleasures & the Sardine Ultimatum! 13.04.2026 36min

  In this special episode, the Mums share some of their favourite moments from 2025...  the (in)famous Sexting vs. Choreplay chat, a fabulous moment from the 2025 Guilty Pleasures episode, and the Mums' advice for a husband given an ultimatum over eating tinned sardines. Join the Mums for this hilarious recap of some of the best moments from 2025!   #motherhood #ukmompodcast #choreplay #edinburgh #perfectlyimperfect Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/real-nice  License code: WROMHBTJ1CUCYMOB  
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  The Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers podcast Celebrates our First Anniversary & Surviving Easter Break 09.04.2026 53min

  Cheers!  The Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers podcast is officially one year old!  Lissy, Kim, Rebecca, Tammy, Heather & Liz are celebrating the ESUIM podcast one year anniversary with some fizz, laughs, and shout outs to the listeners without whom the podcast wouldn't have succeeded.  Cheers to everyone who has joined the Mums for the past year... the new listeners and the ones who have been along for the entire ride!  The Mums chat about how amazing it's been to have listeners tuning in from 37 countries... and discuss whether they are now real, bonafide podcast pros? Moving on the Mums chat about Easter Break as they chat about the reality of being podcasters and working Mums... there are all these fantastic goals and projects on the horizon, but there are also two weeks of having the children at home!  Find out about some of the Mums' survival tactics: from snacks, to games, to suggestions that boredom can be beneficial. Signing off, the Mums give the listeners and fans a HUGE final "Thank You"... the Mums have a genuine moment of gratitude to the listeners for keeping the show alive for the past year! #motherhood #ukmompodcast #edinburgh #scotland #perfectlyimperfect Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/real-nice  License code: WROMHBTJ1CUCYMOB
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  The Mums are featured on Edinburgh Live! Easter Break is coming...Surviving the Digital Hangover & The Great EdTech Rebellion 02.04.2026 48min

  Lissy, Heather, Kim, Rebecca and Tammy are back with some BIG news!  The Mums have been featured in Edinburgh Live thanks to a wonderful interview with Lee Dalgetty and are celebrating with a few lovely bottles of prosecco.  In the absolutely fabulous article by Lee on Edinburgh Live, the Mums have been able to share their story of the idea behind the podcast, the motivation the Mums have to keep going, the Mums' hopes and wishes for the future and more!   Moving on, the Mums chat about last weekend... including Lissy having friends in town and visiting some fabulous restaurants in Edinburgh (find out where to get an amazing Sunday roast) and football games in the rain before moving on the main topic of the evening which is.... is 2026 the year we unplug the kids? The Mums chat about the Low-Stim movement for under 5s... what worked for the Mums and what didn't is discussed, as well as the Great EdTech Rebellion... kids who have iPads at school and are screen-fried by 3:30.  Find out what the Mums think of educational games that look like videogames or gambling, the potential of bringing back the homework worksheet, and bringing back the lost art of being bored.   As always, join the Mums as they laugh, chat and set the world to rights on the latest episode from the Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers! #motherhood #ukmompodcast #femalefriendship #edinburghlive #edinburgh Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/real-nice  License code: WROMHBTJ1CUCYMOB  
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  Spotlight on Local: The Mums chat to Carmen of Support the Makers & The Porty Festival! 27.03.2026 26min

  Lissy and Heather have a lovely chat with local superstar Carmen of Support the Makers (Support The Makers) and the Porty Festival (Porty Festival).  Listen in to find out all about Carmen's inspiring story behind why she started Support the Makers, a vibrant local community of makers markets and supportive workshops and events that help makers grow, connect, and share their work.  Moving on the ladies chat about the story behind the amazing Porty Festival - in it's second year in 2026 from May 2nd to May 3rd!  Started by Carmen and Seb of Seb's Urban Jungle, this year's festival promises to be better then ever with a Cinnamon Bun Run (the Mums are ready), a Dog Show, and a line up of fabulous makers, speakers, events and music acts including fabulous Scottish bands Mànran and Indoor Foxes! Finally, Carmen and the Mums chat about what inspires and motivates Carmen to work so hard... and how being a Mum is a significant part of that.  Listen in for another great chat about one of our fabulous local events and communities! Support The Makers Porty Festival MÀNRAN #visitedinburgh #support_the_makers #porty_festival #sebsurbanjungle #ukmompodcast Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/real-nice  License code: WROMHBTJ1CUCYMOB  
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  Good Friends are Like Big Knickers: A Mother’s Day Special! 20.03.2026 51min

  It's been a very busy week for the Lissy, Rebecca, Liz, Kim, Heather and Tammy, what with Mother's Day over the weekend, Scotland's rugby efforts vs. Ireland, and the Mums having some great chats with some incredible businesses and events!  The Mums had a wonderful chat with Carmen of Support the Makers and the Portobello Festival... as well as is Leanne of The Drama Centre.  Look for a release of the Mums' conversation with Carmen next week.  The Mums also celebrate Tammy"s MVP vote at F45! Talking about the weather... Spring has well and truly sprung in Edinburgh and the Mums are loving it.. and it's just in time for Mother's Day!  Find out how the Mums enjoyed their Mother's Day... whether Mums should really have high or low expectations for Mother's Day, and what really matters to Mums (hint: it's usually the laundry).  The Mums share some wonderful Mother's Day cards from the kids, as well as some hilarious stories about some of the worst Mother's Day gifts out there! Moving on, the Mums celebrate Kim's birthday... and Kim receives her gifts from the Mums.  Find out what the Mums gave Kim... from the silly to the grotesque to the blissful!   The Mums wrap up with a new segment called "Millennial Mums try out Gen Z stuff".  Diving right in the deep end, the Mums all try out the The Booty Scrunch or “contour” legging craze, and things get uncomfortable (literally).  The scrunch detail is meant to acts as a separator.. providing instant separation and lift, creating a more heart-shaped appearance from behind.  Find out how the Mums rate this latest Gen Z craze - the highs and the very lows. As always, join the Mums as they laugh, chat, and set the world to rights on this latest episode from The Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers! #ukmompodcast #edinburgh #motherhood #perfectlyimperfect #mothersday Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/real-nice  License code: WROMHBTJ1CUCYMOB