Thank You for Being a Friend: A Celebration of Female Friendship, How Good Friends Are Literally Good for our Health; Celebrating 40 Years of The Golden Girls
The mums are back and are celebrating friendship on the 40th Anniversary of the Golden Girls! The Golden Girls premiered on September 14, 198 - 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!
Back to the Golden Girls... why do the mums love it? 1. Because of the timeless themes: economic instability, family drama, the search for identity, and the power of love. 2. Because of the comfort factors: moments such as gathering around the kitchen table for cheesecake is a cozy wee symbol of safety and unconditional support. 3. Because of the excellent characters and writing: the sharp writing, comedic timing, and iconic personalities make it endlessly quotable and relevant in modern meme culture.
Ending this friendship/Golden Girls podcast is a wee Golden Girls Trivia session you won't want to miss!
Join the mums for a bit of female friendship time which feels like a warm hug or your own slice of cheesecake at the kitchen table.
#goldengirls #motherhood # ukmoms #ukpodcast #edinburgh #scotland #visitedinburgh #visitscotland #imperfectlyperfect #friendship #femalepodcast #femalefriendship
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The Full Spectrum of Bullying: Affecting Children, Adults, and Everyone In Between
Lissy, Rebecca, Kim, Anke, Tammy & Heather are back again post-Halloween with a wee Halloween recap and a giggle. Who else is guilty of eating some of the kids' candy? The mums are raising their hands.
The ladies then move on to the main topic for the week... a very difficult one which hits the ladies hard: Bullying. Did you know that 66% of Britons say they have been bullied at some point in their lives, with 59% being bullied as a child and 21% as an adult? Sadly in 2025, bullying goes way beyond the school yard!
On the subject of tackling toxic behaviour, the ladies talk strategies: everything from communicating and enforcing boundaries, preparing non-emotional statements, and creating a paper trail if the bullying is at work.
Next the ladies discuss how to support your kids if they are being bullied, including staying calm, creating emotional safety, listening and believing and then taking action together. Do you think that smart phones have made bullying worse? What do we do if we get the call that it’s OUR child doing the bullying?
The ladies dig deep in the discussion to move to how to change the culture. How do we change the culture to prevent bullying and squash the toxic comments immediately?
Ideas range from leading by example, challenging behaviours we encounter to make others' lives better, and encouraging children to point out toxic behaviour.
You need to listen to the end of this podcast for the final real-life unbelievable segment which happened to one of the mums recently... What happens when your school bully contacts you YEARS later?
Stand by for some laughs and some good mum chat on this difficult subject. Disclaimer: the mums DO NOT support punching bullies though admittedly some of us may fantasize about it occasionally.
#motherhood #bullying #imperfectlyperfect #visitscotland #visitedinburgh #scotland # edinburgh #keepedinburghthriving #moms #ukmoms
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The Edinburgh Ghoul's Guide: The Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers 2025 Halloween Podcast Part 2
Rebecca, Anke, Tammy, Lissy and Heather are back with Part 2 of the Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers 2025 Halloween Guide... and this week's episode is not to be missed! The mums are talking all things CREEPY, SCARY, GHOSTLY. Stand by for some truly creepy stories that take place at Edinburgh landmarks.... and even in the Mums' own homes!
The ladies discuss the Ghostly Piper and the Grey lady of Edinburgh Castle, the MacKenzie Poltergeist of Greyfriar's Kirkyard, the Banshee of the Underground Vaults, the ghost of Mary King's Close, and the Last Drop Pub... where condemned prisoners took their last pint.
Moving on to personal ghost stories, Lissy and Rebecca have some absolutely shocking stories to share. Do you believe in ghosts? You may start believing after these terrifying stories from some of the mums!
Shout out to The Nursery & Schools Guide for Edinburgh & The Lothians for the gorgeous feature in their online Newsletter and on their Socials... as well as a shout to the mum's photographer! Be sure to check out her gorgeous photos of Edinburgh on Insta at @EdiEnthusiast.
Also a big Shout to to Nashy & the Team behind Keep Edinburgh Thriving for sharing our Podcast and our story on Social Media....be sure to check them out onInstagram. Also...Nashy has a podcast for Dads!! Dads and Dudes!
#halloween #edinburgh #visitscotland #visitedinburgh #keepedinburghthriving #edienthusiast #nurseryandschools_edinburgh #motherhood #imperfectlyperfect #mothers #scotland #marykingsclose #edinburghcastle #greyfriarskirk_official
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The Edinburgh 2025 Halloween Guide: Part 1
Lissy, Rebecca and Heather are back and ready to chat about Halloween Events for families and adults around Edinburgh! Edinburgh has a uniquely creepy connection to Halloween with a rich history of ghouls and spooky architecture. Burke and Hare history is discussed as are the atmospheric Old Town and the famous Edinburgh Vaults. Did you know that the vaults used to be workshops under the South Bridge which were subsequently abandoned due to damp and they were then used sometimes by criminals... and are VERY HAUNTED?
The mums go on to chat about Costumes (make them or buy them?), local pumpkin patches (Craigie Farm and Conifox), and family and adult activities around and outside of the city during the Halloween season. In particular the mums discuss the ancient tradition of the Samhuinn Fire Festival: a unique, major local event that ties directly into the season on Calton Hill. Will the mums shed their clothes and their inhibitions enough to participate this year? Stay tuned.
Classic Edinburgh Haunts and Event are discussed including The Real Mary Kings Close, the Edinburgh Dungeons, and the Ghost Tour.
What Edinburgh and environs Halloween events do you recommend? Please send us your recommendations! Also any adult Halloween themed cocktail recipes would be greatly appreciated.
As always, stand by for laughs, chat and setting the world to rights on this Halloween podcast!
Photo by #edienthusiast
#marykingsclose #edinburgh #visitscotland #keepedinburghthriving #visitedinburgh #motherhood #craigies_farm_shop #halloween #morphcostumes #edienthusiast
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It's right before the October school break.. and the mums are catching up!
Lissy, Kim, Rebecca, Tammy, Anke and Heather are having a quick catch up right before the October school break. The mums have had a photoshoot... which was AMAZING... and are looking fab for this wee chat! Look for The Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers featured soon in the School Guide Edinburgh & The Lothians!
More Guilty Pleasures are discussed (listen in to last week's podcast for more... not to be missed!) including the merits of Married at First Sight vs. Love is Blind vs. the Real Housewives and Naked Attraction. Find out what shows to watch (Married at First Sight Australia is extra spicy), and which shows were extra entertaining. What would the mums prefer? To meet and get engaged to someone in a pod? Or reveal everything just to get a date? Find out all about new rabbit holes the mums are willing to go down in the name of "research".
The mums are heading to Corfu, Kos, Sardinia and the US... and the upcoming trips are discussed. Edinburgh airport breakfast/prosecco stops are debated. Travel tips are shared (pack the snacks!).
Join the mums pre-holiday as they laugh, chat, and set the world to rights!
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About 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. 🥂
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