The Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers

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 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!

Moving on, the Mums talk about the 3 Pillars for Friendship....Symmetry, Support and Secrecy!  Find out all about this theory of good friendship with the Mums.  What do you think of each of these pillars?

The Mums chat about attempting to be that "Perfect Friend".... Is there undue pressure to be perfect for Mums?  Even in Friendship?  Does the "squad goals" trope make real-world women feel lonely or "inadequate" because their friendships are scattered across different social circles rather than one tight-knit group?

Listen in for a real feel-good mashup of some of our favourite Friendship episodes!  And of course, book your tickets to The Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers LIVE Fringe Show... August 29th & 30th at 2pm at Just the Tonic Nucleus, Atomic Stage!

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 laugh, chat and set the world to rights!  Don't forget to get your tickets to The Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers LIVE at Just the Tonic Nucleus Atomic Stage on August 29th & 30th at 2pm!

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 rights!  Don't forget to get your tickets to The Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers LIVE at Just the Tonic Nucleus Atomic Stage on August 29th & 30th at 2pm!

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 amazing the shawarma was afterward... The Mums know how to have a good time, and the Scottish Podcast Event night was no exception!

Moving on, the Mums read an advice letter from Slate from a Mum who is at odds with her hubbie's wishes and those of his family on how they should spend their holidays (every year).  Listen in on this letter and what the Mums have to say... as you would imagine they have ALOT of opinions and thoughts on this one!

As always, join the Mums as they laugh, chat and set the world to rights... and don't forget to BOOK YOUR TICKETS to The Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers LIVE at the Edinburgh Fringe! 

August 29th and 30th at 2pm at Just the Tonic Nucleus Atomic Stage

This interactive show stars a prosecco-loving group of friends who dive into the chaos of motherhood with hilarious honesty & celebrate friendship & life in all its messy glory. It feels like pulling up a chair with your funniest mates over a well-deserved cuppa or a glass of fizz. With a candid, unfiltered look at the reality of modern parenting, where no topic is off-limits,this Fringe show will lighten your mental load & have you laughing as the mums bring their form of group therapy to the stage.

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 on the Royal Mile and Bristo Square.

The Scottish Podcast Awards are coming up, and the Mums are getting ready, having been nominated for Best Comedy Podcast and Best Sex, Relationships & Family Podcast.  Find out what the Mums are thinking, planning, and wearing to attend the event in Glasgow!

The Mums wrap with a recap on some of the fabulous shows which are coming to the Edinburgh Playhouse this year.  Everything from High Society to Trainspotting the Musical to Back to the Future... and of course Kim's absolute favourites: The Archers!  

As always, join the Mums as they laugh, chat and set the world to rights!  And don't forget to book your tickets to The Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers LIVE at Just the Tonic Nucleus...

August 29th & 30th at 2pm... tickets available on Just the Tonic website as well as Edinburgh Fringe!

Get your tickets today!