The Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers

After some busy Easter holiday weeks, Lissy, Kim, Rebecca and Heather are regrouping to chat!  The Mums talk about how magical the Spring is in Edinburgh.. from the cherry blossoms and the best places in the city to enjoy them, to the upcoming Porty Festival (May 2- 4), Edinburgh is going viral!

Find out who went on a sunny holiday to Fuerteventura, who was visiting a proper fairytale amusement park in the Netherlands (Efteling), and who was hosting all of the family for a week in Pitlochry!  Hear all about some of the Mums' takeaways from the Easter hols... where not to go for a Spanish experience in Fuerteventura to what ride at Efteling the Mums would consider living in, to how to handle a hoard of guests!

Continuing on the theme of Edinburgh going viral, the Mums chat about a heart-warming story of China Star on West Maitland Street, which has completely taken over local social media feeds lately.The story struck a chord because it highlights the invisible struggle of long-standing family businesses in Edinburgh’s changing food scene. Seeing a daughter drop everything to save her mother’s 30-year legacy clearly hit people right in the feels, and the Mums are here for it!

Moving on, the Mums chat about Waitress, the story of Jenna, a waitress and expert pie-maker stuck in a small town and a loveless marriage who must find the courage to rebuild her life, which is coming to the Edinburgh Playhouse from May 12th to the 16th. Lissy, the Mums' resident theatre expert and super fan, brings her knowledge of the production as well as her original, signed theatre pamphlet by Sara Bareilles (!) to the podcast.  Starring Carrie Hope Fletcher, Les Dennis, Sandra Marvin and Evelyn Hoskins (reprising their roles from the West End production Lissy saw years ago!!), the show is not to be missed!  

Finally, the Mums wrap with an advice letter you will not want to miss!  What do you do when your mum is an over-sharer when it comes to hosting Easter dinner and the in-laws are coming?  When it comes chat about how her hemorrhoid treatment is going, the Mums have some interesting insights and thoughts to share.

Get your tickets for The Waitress UK at the Edinburgh Playhouse (May 12th to May 16th) here: ATG Tickets

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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 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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