The Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers

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 was absolutely adored as an actress and icon.

Moving on, the Mums chat all about FRIENDS! the Musical Parody Tour packed with some of the best moments from all ten seasons of the TV show which is coming to the iconic Edinburgh Playhouse (for the first stop in the UK tour!) from Thursday February 5th to Saturday 7th!  Lissy and Heather are EXTREMELY excited to meet the cast and see the opening performance on Thursday for this amazing musical rendition of this beloved show.  The Mums have loads to say about Friends and the incredible nostalgia it evokes.  Who can remember where they were when the last episode of Friends came out?  The Mums are raising their hands.  

Moving on, the Mums chat about secrets to long lasting friendships.  How do you go about maintaining long standing friendships?  The Mums chat about what is most important in keeping up with friends over time including accepting friends as they are, brunch dates, and how to keep up with friends who aren't in the same geographical area.

The Mums wrap up by chatting about friendship "meet cutes"... for a good laugh find out what brought Heather and Kim together (involving a remarkable children's party balloon). 

Look for clips on the socials coming to you from the Mums at FRIENDS! The Musical Parody tomorrow!

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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 Scottish holiday.

The Mums move on after a quick recap on the TRAITORS finale (no spoilers)... the drama, the excitement... the Claudia!  to the main topic of the evening's podcast which is the latest Benjamin Button craze to dive into the fountain of youth.  Thankfully the Mums recap, there seems to be a cultural shift currently underway, challenging the
long-held notion that a woman's value, desirability, and relevance peak in her
youth and decline after 40.  There is a craze now, however to try to keep young.... forever?  

The Mums chat "Tweakments", "Injectables", and all of the supplements we could be taking, as well as the pressure to always appear young...  Just how far are the Mums willing to go?  Find out on Episode 37.. the latest podcast by the Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers!

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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 great Mexican restaurant for some margaritas, Lissy headed to Kitty O'Sheas and was greatly surprised by what the youth were listening to.  Tune in to find out, but the Mums do not hold back on their thoughts about listening to the "Bare Necessities" at a club.
 
The Mums chat about the January Blues and Quitters Day... the Mums are talking about staying kind to oneself in January when the days are dark and cold... is today's rain tomorrow's whisky?  Having a community or keeping in touch with friends makes it easier to pass the darker days...so does listening to a light hearted podcast!
 
After a quick chat about the explosive Beckham social media drama, the Mums chat about watching happy, sunny TV during this time of the year... moving on to chat about celebrations of Burn's Night plans, fantastic ceilidhs of the past, and what to do with leftover haggis.  Finally the ladies talk about Tammy's fabulous Alter Ego themed birthday at the end of the month... a sure fire way to fight the January blues!
 
Join the Mums on this podcast as they laugh, chatter and set the world to rights!

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 our post!) and Jackie Clune of Motherland, a complete review of the Rocky Horror Picture show is up on the Mums’ website.

From Lissy’s review: By the time the cast assembled for encore renditions of ‘Time Warp’ and ‘Sweet Transvestite’, the audience were on their feet; dancing and singing our hearts out, punch-drunk on the joy, nostalgia, and energy only truly incredible theatre can bring.

The Mums discuss future shows coming soon to Edinburgh including Matilda, an evening with Monty Don (of BBC’s Gardeners’ World), and some mysteries coming to the Edinburgh Festival Theater in March (Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts & Agatha Christie’s Death on the Nile).

In terms of January activities, Anke is trying to get out more and read, while Tammy watched the end of Stranger Things (no spoilers on this show are in the podcast!), while Tammy and Heather are trying to stick to the fruits and veggies to compliment the work they are putting in at F45.  Do calories consumed with friends not count?

The ladies move on to discuss one of the greatest things to happen to British Television…. It’s the TRAITORS!  Firstly, it’s set in Scotland in a giant castle...what’s not to love?  The characters, the secrets, the setting, and the amazing, fabulous Claudia Winkleman… the ladies are talking Series 4.   The Mums have some major wardrobe envy, some high praise for Claudia’s demeanour, and some ideas about possible future contestants (Lissy, Liz, Rebecca and Kim).  The Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers raves about this show!

Next up on the British Telly: Amanda and Alan's Greek Job starring wonderful Amanda Holden and national treasure Alan Carr.  Sidenote: Lissy has had a chat with Alan Carr!  The Mums are loving this adorable series which takes us to sunny Corfu where we get to know some wonderful people and see some beautiful scenery during cold and grey January.

Finally the Mums are chatting about getting ready for Tammy's epic fancy dress Birthday Party at the end of January.  Who are the Mums' alter egos?  Find out more as the month progresses!

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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 Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers website: The Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers Podcast where the mums will share info about the Mums, eventually some fabulous merchandise, and a contact form where people can request Advice from the Mums!

Sadly Lissy and Rebecca are a bit under the weather after all of the Christmas and New Years activities having had a whirl of a time over the 2025 holidays.  The Mums chat international travel, parties of 30, and friends and families gatherings of the departed year.  What are the tricks of making the parties as stress free as possible, ensuring the kids have a great time.. and what the Mums are doing to help one another.  Listen in as the Mums chat about the best bits of the NYE celebrations.

The wrapping paper is tidied, the houses are blissfully quiet, and there so no longer the ringing of "Maa..." all day, and Mums around the UK are breathing a sigh of relief at having a solid 6 hours to get things done before activities kick in at full blast.  Who else is ready for a Twilight Marathon?  Who is getting all of the chores done?  The ladies talk about being on deck for the kids during the holidays - what are the tactics to prevent Mums from going crazy?  The Mums chat everything from rules about being left alone in the kitchen, to asking the kids to talk quietly to wearing noise-cancelling headphones.  

Dry January?  Vegenuary?  So far the Mums aren't batting a thousand.  The Mums chat about the additional pressure in January some of these new ideas and goals represent.  Moving on, the Mums chat fitness in 2026, and Heather attempts to recruit Lissy to F45 without Tammy pitching 45 minutes of chat with friends to accompany the workout. 

Finally the Mums discuss an advice letter sent in to Slate... what would you do if your partner gave you a nose-hair trimmer as a gift?  The Mums' opinions on this topic inevitably vary - and you won't want to miss them!

Join the Mums for the first podcast of 2026!  Cheers to a New Year!

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