The Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers
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
Episodes
Do you believe in ghosts?
In Edinburgh, the tales of ghosts and hauntings are all over the gorgeous, historic city... and the best Edinburgh ghost stories are often tied in with actual historic facts. Edinburgh's old streets witnessed not only ghost stories, but real scenes of fear, revenge and death... which makes for even better, creepier ghost stories!
Join Tammy, Heather & introducing guest star Monica as they c...
In this Part 2 of the The Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers LIVE at Sam Heughan's Galloway Distillery, after tackling a letter from a frustrated husband whose wife isn't delivering on her pre-child promises, the Mums chat about getting kids back to reading, what books the Mums love to read with and without their kids, and what we can do to make reading time more special for our kids.
Finally, the Mums ca...
After a quick recap on the wonderful The Archers Live at 75 show at Edinburgh Playhouse, the Mums recap their fantastic experience at the Wigtown Book Festival/Sam Heughan's Galloway Distillery SOLD OUT Event in September. Get the dish on the nerves, the fabulous cocktails, the fantastic audience, distillery staff, and new Mum-friends. Find out what surprises the Mums had during the show audience participation... and of...
Tune in to Part 1 of The Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers LIVE at Sam Heughan's Galloway Distillery on September 25th where the Mums SOLD OUT during the Wigtown Book Festival!
In this special recording, the Mums are first chatting all about Kids and Screentime issues... how Covid really changed screentime for the kids, issues around smartphone usage including mental health implications, anxiety, and the upcom...
It's a gorgeous day in Edinburgh, and Tammy, Kim, Heather and guest star Trishita are catching up and chatting about Autumn in Edinburgh. Find out what favourite Autumn activites are going on around the city, and whether or not the Mums are brave enough to attend the legendary Beltane Festival on October 31st on Calton Hill.
Moving on, the Mums chat about the viral Oreogate story which sparked discussion and contr...
The Mums are back after some needed R&R after the 2 Edinburgh Fringe Live Shows... Laughing, chatting and catching up — as only the Mums can! 💕
Join Liz, Tammy, Kim & Heather as they chat about Liz' exciting Front Door venue around Edinburgh, the upcoming fabulous shows at the Edinburgh Playhouse (ANNIE and The Archers Live at 75.. Kim's favourite), and discuss the Edinburgh Fringe they had at Just The Tonic Nucleus ...
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 ...
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 al...
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 hila...
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 laug...
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 ri...
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 amazi...
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 o...
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 havi...
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 ...
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 an...
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 upcom...
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!&n...
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 gre...
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 ...
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