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Mums the word.... The Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers is here to brighten your day and lift your spirits with their unique take on things ”Motherhood”. We’re Real-life friends; a special group comprised of women from across the globe who have chosen to call Edinburgh, Scotland home. Together, we’re a haphazard amalgamation of diverse perspectives & life experiences united as we try to navigate the often tumultuous journey through Motherland with humour, unwavering support and lots of fizz! Our mantra is radical acceptance & the necessity to check your ego & self-interests at the door. Keep calm and hold my prosecco ladies, I hereby call this meeting to order. 🥂 Our Instagram 🥂: https://www.instagram.com/edinburghimperfectmumssociety/# Keywords: motherhood, mothers, mums, United Kingdom, UK, Scotland, Edinburgh, parenting
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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
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Thursday Apr 23, 2026
Thursday Apr 23, 2026
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
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Monday Apr 13, 2026
Monday Apr 13, 2026
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
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Thursday Apr 09, 2026
Thursday Apr 09, 2026
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
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Thursday Apr 02, 2026
Thursday Apr 02, 2026
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
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Friday Mar 27, 2026
Friday Mar 27, 2026
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!
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#porty_festival
#sebsurbanjungle
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Friday Mar 20, 2026
Friday Mar 20, 2026
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
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Thursday Mar 12, 2026
Thursday Mar 12, 2026
It's Spring in Edinburgh, and Lissy, Heather, Kim, Liz and Tammy are enjoying a lovely bottle of wine from Vino Wine in Stockbridge, whilst chatting all about the gorgeous signs of Spring in the city! The Mums have been busy.... Tammy has been crushing it at F45, the Mums watched the epic Scotland vs. France rugby game (from across the Channel and in Scotland), and Lissy and Heather were at the Edinburgh Playhouse to see Matilda the Musical!
Tune in to find out all about Matilda the Musical from the Mums... spoiler alert: it's AMAZING! Lissy and Heather agree -- this is one to watch with the kids! Go to The Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers Podcast website for Lissy's full review which is glowing!
The Mums move on to talk about Imperfect Parenting... revealing some very interesting parenting fails. The Mums acknowledge that they may not always be Miss Honey, but they aren't the Wormwoods either... maybe real parents are somewhere in the messy middle. Tune in for some ridiculously funny parenting fails from the Mums!
As always, join the Mums as they laugh, chat and set the world to rights... and follow the Mums on Facebook & Instagram for more great content!
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