The Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers

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!

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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!

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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!

Support The Makers

Porty Festival

MÀNRAN

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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

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