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Join Kim, Lissy, Rebecca and Heather for another setting the world to rights chat on this second episode in what the Mums are calling "Friendship February".  Firstly the Mums talk about the amazing experience Lissy and Heather had viewing FRIENDS! The Musical Parody at the Edinburgh Playhouse, before giving shout outs to the Mums Club of Edinburgh and the Loch Leven Brewery (where the Mums hope to soon organize a visit) before moving on to the main topic of the evening: Valentine's Day and of course... Galentine's Day!

Are there any rules to Galentine's Day?  The Mums debate about Galentine's Day vs Valentine's Day... one heavy with expectations and performance, the other more of a low-pressure celebration of friendship.  The Mums dive into the history of Galentine's Day to the way it is today..  complete with events, gifts, and brunch deals.  

The Mums dive into the seemingly thousands of novels, TV series, and movies around the topic of female friendship.. and why they seem most of the time to miss or get wrong.  Why is it that writers still often struggle to capture the nuance of how women actually bond?  The Mums chat the "competition as default" fallacy for women, the myth of the "inseparable inner circle" and the "accessory" best friend and sidekick trope.  What are female friendships really like vs. how they are portrayed?  Listen in for a thoughtful discussion on this topic.

Wrapping up the Mums chat about the Winter Olympics.  The drama, the tears, the wins and the losses.... the Mums are getting weepy watching!

Cheers to our friends... the few, the many, the ones that are close and the ones that are farther away!

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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

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!

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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Anke, Lissy, Tammy, Heather and introducing Freja (visiting from Denmark) are having a wee chat the day before New Years Eve 2025!  2025 has been a fantastic year for the Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers podcast.  The mums are thrilled to chat about all of our individual as well as podcast New Years goals and hopes for 2026!  Find out who is putting FUN at the forefront of the 2026 wishes... and collectively what the Mums are planning in 2026 (including a field trip to Sassenach Gin, and a potential Edinburgh Fringe performance, Eurovision commentary).  Cheers to 2025 and 2026!

The Mums move on from New Years wishes to chat about the amazing events all over Edinburgh and Scotland for Hogmanay.  Find out all about the best goings on around town and beyond... here in Scotland where people seem to really party away the dark and cold!

Finally the Mums wish their listeners a Happy New Year!  A HUGE Thank You to all of our listeners across the globe!  Please continue to share the Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers podcast with your friends and relations - and of course please follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

Pour yourself a glass of bubbly and put your feet up for a moment after your big New Years night out.  You won't want to miss the final 2025 podcast by the Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers!

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Anke, Lissy, Kim, Tammy and Heather are back right before the big day (Christmas!) for this fourth episode of the Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers 2025 Christmas Romantic Comedy reviews, chatting about two very different Christmas Rom-Coms: A Castle for Christmas and The Merry Gentlemen. 

2021 flick A Castle for Christmas stars some BIG names: Brooke Shields, Cary Elwes (Wesley of Princess Bride fame), and Lee Ross.  This movie, set in Scotland with scenes recognizable to the ladies has the Mums buzzing.  Find out who rates this classic rom-com and who finds it a bit over the top.  All of the Mums can agree that it is great to see a Christmas Rom-Com set in beautiful Scotland!

The Merry Gentlemen is an entirely different kind of Christmas Rom-Com.  Get ready for some very varying opinions about this story starring Britt Robertson and Chad Michael Murry about a Broadway dancer who stages an all-male, Christmas-themed revue in hopes of saving her parents' small-town performing venue.  Find out how the Mums rate this one... it's definitely one to remember.

Finally the Mums wish their listeners a very Merry Christmas and all of the best for the holiday season!  Please continue to share the Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers podcast with your friends and relations - and of course please follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

Pour yourself a glass of bubbly and put your feet up for a moment!  You won't want to miss this final Christmas Rom-Com review session by the Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers!

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In this third episode of the Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers 2025 Christmas Romantic Comedy reviews, Anke, Kim, Alisa, Rebecca, Tammy and Heather are back drinking prosecco, eating copious amounts of cheese, and reviewing some truly epic Christmas Rom-Coms: Hot Frosty and Champagne Problems.  

Firstly the Mums are chatting about a fabulous cheese and wine party Alisa threw, thanks to Raeburn Wines.  Find out how the wine and cheese party went: the educational aspects as well as the fun side of things.  

The Mums move on to the business side of the evening which is the reviews of some of our favourite Christmas Rom-Coms so far!  Hot Frosty is a 2024 American flick starring Lacey Chabert (the Queen of Christmas Rom-Coms) and Dustin Milligan (the vet from Schitts Creek)... which tells the epic tale of a widow who counters her loneliness with a magical snowman which comes to life.  Find out how the Mums rate this truly outrageous story and you'll never look at snowmen in the same way again (enough said).

Next the Mums discuss the excellent Champagne Problems starring Minka Kelly, Tom Woznicska, Thibault de Montalembert, Astrid Whettnall, and Flula Borg -- the story of an executive travelling to Paris to secure the acquisition of a champagne brand, and falling in love with the son of the owner.  With scenes in Paris and in rural France, some amazing extra characters, and some fabulous Christmas chateau, the Mums think this one is a rom-com to remember!  

Join the Mums for another fabulous Christmas Rom-Com review chat!  Tis the season!

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It's Heather's birthday, and the girls (Rebecca, Alisa & Tammy) have braved Storm Bram to have a Birthday Podcast!  The mums are talking all about how special some fabulous friends can make a 29th birthday celebration before moving on to a recap on the Mums' Annual Christmas Karaoke Night Out.  Stand by for some amazing high jinx from the mums (you wouldn't expect anything less) including who had the best ride-on-bull techniques and who was dancing on bars. You won't want to miss it!  Cheers to Mums having an amazing night out!

Following the epic Christmas Karaoke Night Recap the mums move on to review two new 2025 Christmas Comedies... My Secret Santa and Oh.What.Fun.

My Secret Santa, a 2025 American Christmas romantic comedy  starring Alexandra Breceknridge, Ryan Eggold and Tia Mowry, tells the tale of a single mum who takes on the job of being Santa at a ski resort and having a romantic interest in the form of the wealthy (free spirit?) son of the ski resort owner.  Find out what the mums thought of this new flick... the ups and the downs, as well as how many glasses of proscecco this movie merits in the Mums' opinion.

Oh. What. Fun. is another newbie Christmas comedy which has a star-studded cast including Michelle Pfieffer, Felicity Jones, Chloe Moretz, Denis Leary, Dominic Sessa, Jason Schwartzman --- and Eva Longoria and Joan Chen (who both do a fabulous job in the Mums' opinion).  It's not your average Christmas comedy, telling the tale of a mum at the end of her rope - -and the Mums have ALOT to say about this one.  It may not give you all the warm fuzzies -- but there is alot we can relate to!

Pull up a chair, pour yourself a glass of bubbly and join the Mums on our second Christmas Rom-Com review podcast!  Look for our reviews on Instagram and Facebook!

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