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
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!
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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 th...
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,...
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 t...
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...
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 t...
Lissy, Rebecca, Kim, Tammy and Heather are back to chat at the start of March 2026... it's another exciting week for the Mums! Whilst enjoying a lovely bottle of prosecco from local shop Cockburns of Leith (cockburnsofleigh1796) the Mums are chatting about World Book Day on March 5th and the launch of MATILIDA the Musical at the Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre.
Kicking things off, the Mums chat about World Book Day prep. Are you mak...
Join Lissy, Heather, and guest star Kirstie of the Mum Club Edinburgh for a cozy wee chat about motherhood... the changes, the challenges, and the importance of having mum friends!
The Mums chat about how important it is to build a supportive circle of mum friends at all stages of life: from when you have an infant and can barely sleep, to when you have older kids and need help with the school pick up. Find out what Kirstie reco...
It's been a busy week in Edinburgh... the mums and families are just returned from the February school holiday, with the kids heading back to school! Lissy, Rebecca, Tammy, Kim and Heather sit down to chat about the school break. Family trips to Morocco, Tenerife and London are discussed along with what was happening around town.
The Mums are back at the Edinburgh Playhouse next week to see Matilda and couldn't be more thrilled...
Join Kim, Lissy, Rebecca and Heather for another setting the world to rights chat on this second episode in what the Mums are calling "Friendship February". Firstly the Mums talk about the amazing experience Lissy and Heather had viewing FRIENDS! The Musical Parody at the Edinburgh Playhouse, before giving shout outs to the Mums Club of Edinburgh and the Loch Leven Brewery (where the Mums hope to soon organize a visit) before movi...
It's the start of Friendship February and Lissy, Anke, Heather, Kim, Tammy and Rebecca are chatting all about Tammy's Alter Ego Themed Birthday Party. Find all about the costumes worn by the Mums - everything from Kim's stealth costume (a golfer) to Lissy's Claudia Winkleman to Becky from the Block. Chatting about the amazing Moira Rose turns naturally into a discussion about Catherine O'Hara's untimely passing.. and how much she...
Lissy, Anke, Heather & Kim are back on a very rainy, chilly Edinburgh night to wish Tammy a very happy birthday (Tammy is out with her husband AND Sam Heughan) and catch up!
Lissy and Heather catch the other ladies up on meeting Nashy from Keep Edinburgh Thriving, Aleks from The Shop with No Name, and Carmen from Support the Makers, before moving on to chat about Burns Night. Find out how the ladies celebrated this fabulous Sc...
How is your January? Are you suffering from the January Blues? Join Anke, Lissy, Rebecca, Kim, Heather and Tammy as the Mums catch up on the third week of January which can be a difficult time... post-Christmas, post-NYE, and Quitter's Day for some!
After some chat about how the Mums are taking the January blues in stride, Lissy gets things going chatting about her evening out the weekend prior in Edinburgh. After hitting a gr...The ladies are back, the kids are in school, and Anke, Tammy, Heather, Lissy, Rebecca are joined by new Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers guest (and superfan) Liz on the 35th Episode of the podcast!
To start off, Lissy gives us a Rocky Horror Picture show at the Edinburgh Playhouse Thatre recap – the History, the costumes, the audience participation. Starring Jason Donovan of Australia’s Neighbours (he liked...
It's cold and dark, and it is post the holidays... and on this first podcast of 2026 by the Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers, Anke, Rebecca, Lissy and Heather get back together to chat about New Years Eve, back to school for kids, and other January goings on before moving on to provide some excellent advice to a letter you won't want to miss.
Before the Mums dive in the Mums chat about the new Edinburgh Socie...
Anke, Lissy, Tammy, Heather and introducing Freja (visiting from Denmark) are having a wee chat the day before New Years Eve 2025! 2025 has been a fantastic year for the Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers podcast. The mums are thrilled to chat about all of our individual as well as podcast New Years goals and hopes for 2026! Find out who is putting FUN at the forefront of the 2026 wishes... and collectively ...
Anke, Lissy, Kim, Tammy and Heather are back right before the big day (Christmas!) for this fourth episode of the Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers 2025 Christmas Romantic Comedy reviews, chatting about two very different Christmas Rom-Coms: A Castle for Christmas and The Merry Gentlemen.
2021 flick A Castle for Christmas stars some BIG names: Brooke Shields, Cary Elwes (Wesley of Princess Bride fame), and Le...
In this third episode of the Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers 2025 Christmas Romantic Comedy reviews, Anke, Kim, Alisa, Rebecca, Tammy and Heather are back drinking prosecco, eating copious amounts of cheese, and reviewing some truly epic Christmas Rom-Coms: Hot Frosty and Champagne Problems.
Firstly the Mums are chatting about a fabulous cheese and wine party Alisa threw, thanks to Raeburn Wines. Find out...
It's Heather's birthday, and the girls (Rebecca, Alisa & Tammy) have braved Storm Bram to have a Birthday Podcast! The mums are talking all about how special some fabulous friends can make a 29th birthday celebration before moving on to a recap on the Mums' Annual Christmas Karaoke Night Out. Stand by for some amazing high jinx from the mums (you wouldn't expect anything less) including who had the best ride-on-bull technique...
It's December, and that means it's all about the joyful chaos that is December with a lead up to Christmas. Join Anke, Alisa, Kim, Tammy and Heather as they discuss the start of the Christmas season including preparations for the Mums' Annual Karaokefest. What are your favourite karaoke hits? The mums are talking Musical tunes (Wicked for Good mention), hip hop preferences, and more. Join in next week for a post-Karaoke recap t...
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