The Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers

• Christmas Romantic Comedy Review no1 (A Merry Little Ex-Mas), Advent Calendars and Christmas Decorations & "Competitive Momming"

  It's December, and that means it's all about the joyful chaos that is December with a lead up to Christmas.  Join Anke, Alisa, Kim, Tammy and Heather as they discuss the start of the Christmas season including preparations for the Mums' Annual Karaokefest.  What are your favourite karaoke hits?  The mums are talking Musical tunes (Wicked for Good mention), hip hop preferences, and more.  Join in next week for a post-Karaoke recap to hear all about the high jinx the mums got up to! The mums talk favourite advent calendars they have had, or that they organize for their kids, including homemade calendars, chocolate calendars, tea advent calendars, beauty advent calendars and even advent calendar romance novels.  Shout out to Jacquie Lawson eCards Advent Calendar from Kim!  There is even an advent calendar experience in a village at a new person's house every day!  Listen in to find out all about some of these extremely clever advent calendar ideas. The start of December means it's also Christmas rom-com (Romantic Comedy) time... and the Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers is all in.  The mums will review a Christmas rom-com every week this month - so tune in every week!  This week's Christmas rom-com is "A Merry Little Ex-Mas" starring Alicia Silverstone, Melissa Joan Hart, Oliver Hudson, Pierson Fode, and Jameela Jamil.  Find out what made this rom-com special for the mums including THE HOUSE, what we think of the British characters that appear in it (team Jameela), how entertaining we find Chet, and how many glasses of proscecco each of the mums are rating it!  We will also be posting our ratings on our Instagram so check that out too. The ladies move on from Christmas rom-coms and other favourite Christmas movies to "competitive momming" during the holidays... everything from doing detailed Christmas cards to decorations to homemade food and all of the other pressure mums put on ourselves during the holidays.  Find out from the mums what we can do to avoid pressure override!  But of course, when mums see the eyes of the kids light up with joy during the holiday season, it all seems worth it! #netflixfilm #netflixuk #ukmompodcast #motherhood #perfectlyimperfect #mumsofinstagram #girlgang #femalefriendship #podcast #recordingsession #femalepodcast #visitscotland #visitedinburgh #scotland #edinburgh #christmasromcom #christmasromance #christmas #aliciasilverstone #melissajoanhart #jameelajamil #jacquielawsonecards #oliverhudson        

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• A Friendsgiving Hangover & The Great Christmas Debate: When Do You Flip the Festive Switch?

  Its the week after the ladies had a massive Friendsgiving dinner party at Heather's, and the mums are catching up post-event to chat!  Anke, Kim, Lissy, Rebecca and Heather recap about the food and the fun that was Friendsgiving .. and what the mums are grateful for this year.   What do listeners love about Thanksgiving/Harvest Festival Dinners?  Find out a trick pulled off by a woman in the news who was travelling for the holiday and wanted to avoid paying the baggage fee... has anyone else tucked their clothing into a giant bra and cares to tell their tale? It’s official, the radio stations are all at it already playing Christmas music! Is it too soon?  The mums talk Edinburgh at Christmas time.. all of the events and activities from the Christmas Market, to the light shows and the Big Wheel in the center of town.  Get the mums' advice on things to do around town and book in Santa soon! Finally the ladies can't wait to dive into Christmas Rom-Coms.  This Christmas, the mums will review a Christmas Rom-Com every week and share thoughts with listeners.  Stand by for some proper chat and laughter.  Bring on the bubbly!  It's Christmas time in Edinburgh! #ukmompodcast #imperfectlyperfect #motherhood #visitedinburgh #visitscotland #edinburgh #femalepodcasters #Christmas #Thanksgiving

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• 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, 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! 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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