The Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers

The Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers
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Mums the word.... The Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers is here to brighten your day and lift your spirits with their unique take on things ”Motherhood”. We’re Real-life friends; a special group comprised of women from across the globe who have chosen to call Edinburgh, Scotland home. Together, we’re a haphazard amalgamation of diverse perspectives & life experiences united as we try to navigate the often tumultuous journey through Motherland with humour, unwavering support and lots of fizz! Our mantra is radical acceptance & the necessity to check your ego & self-interests at the door. Keep calm and hold my prosecco ladies, I hereby call this meeting to order. 🥂 Our Instagram 🥂: https://www.instagram.com/edinburghimperfectmumssociety/# Keywords: motherhood, mothers, mums, United Kingdom, UK, Scotland, Edinburgh, parenting

  1. 2d ago

    LIVE SHOW RECORDING! Part 2 of The Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers LIVE at Sam Heughan's Galloway Distillery

    In this Part 2 of the The Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers LIVE at Sam Heughan's Galloway Distillery, after tackling a letter from a frustrated husband whose wife isn't delivering on her pre-child promises, the Mums chat about getting kids back to reading, what books the Mums love to read with and without their kids, and what we can do to make reading time more special for our kids.  Finally, the Mums can't leave before wrapping up with a lively discussion about superstar and Galloway Distillery owner Sam Heughan.  We hope that you enjoy this special episode from The Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers LIVE as the Mums laugh, chat, and set the world to rights!

  2. Oct 7

    Wigtown Event Recap, October in Edinburgh & A Smelly Revenge Story

    After a quick recap on the wonderful The Archers Live at 75 show at Edinburgh Playhouse, the Mums recap their fantastic experience at the Wigtown Book Festival/Sam Heughan's Galloway Distillery SOLD OUT Event in September.  Get the dish on the nerves, the fabulous cocktails, the fantastic audience, distillery staff, and new Mum-friends.  Find out what surprises the Mums had during the show audience participation... and of course the Mums have to discuss the one man who was missing (albeit was represented in a mini version onstage).   Moving on the Mums chat about some fantastic events happening in Edinburgh this month.  Muddy Stilettos Scotland published a nice article about great pumpkin picking locations in Scotland, and the Edinburgh Family Guide shared a great list of Halloween events around the area... including the incredible new Pumpkins After Dark Edinburgh event at the Royal Highland Centre.  Go to the Mums' Instagram to enter a free ticket giveaway (4 tickets!) for one lucky listener!   Finally the Mums move on to a funny advice letter in Slate which asks the question: should a brother-in-law responsible for a sister-in-law's petty act of dumping manure on her ex' grave?  The Mums aren't sure about the efficacy of the act...  Tune in for some great chat, laughs, and information about Halloween events around town!

  3. Oct 2

    LIVE SHOW RECORDING! The Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers LIVE at Sam Heughan's Galloway Distillery Part 1

    Tune in to Part 1 of The Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers LIVE at Sam Heughan's Galloway Distillery on September 25th where the Mums SOLD OUT during the Wigtown Book Festival! In this special recording, the Mums are first chatting all about Kids and Screentime issues... how Covid really changed screentime for the kids, issues around smartphone usage including mental health implications, anxiety, and the upcoming UK-wide social media ban for under 16s.  Stand by for some great conversation, chat, and as always some laughs as the Mums tackle this tough topic.  The Mums also read an advice letter from Phone Phobic Mum... find out what recommendations the Mums have in the face of social pressure kids experience to get smartphones. Moving on, the Mums chat about a subject that often isn't discussed... which is the impact social media has on us Mums!  There are new studies out there about the drawbacks of the infinite scroll, the regular comparisons to "perfect" mums, and the inability to not step away from the stream of WhatsApp groups on mothers!  Find out what the Mums think of these WhatsApp groups - and an audience discussion about the School WhatsApps leads to a very interesting revelation on the part of the Edinburgh-based Mums... Wrapping up this very entertaining discussion about social media's impact on mums, the group discusses an advice letter from Fed Up Mum about what happens when a Mum passive aggressively posts something to the School WhatsApp... a regular occurrence across many WhatsApp groups in Edinburgh! We hope that you enjoy this special episode from The Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers LIVE as the Mums laugh, chat, and set the world to rights!

  4. Sep 23

    Autumn in Edinburgh, Oreogate & A Partner's Guide to Rejecting Claude’s Gifts

    It's a gorgeous day in Edinburgh, and Tammy, Kim, Heather and guest star Trishita are catching up and chatting about Autumn in Edinburgh.  Find out what favourite Autumn activites are going on around the city, and whether or not the Mums are brave enough to attend the legendary Beltane Festival on October 31st on Calton Hill.   Moving on, the Mums chat about the viral Oreogate story which sparked discussion and controversy due to the incredibly relatable phenomenon it presented: a disagreement in a school parents’ group chat about what snacks should be included in kids' lunch.. however, the story may not have been a true one and later appeared to be marketing related to an AI application.  Find out what the Mums make of this story and it's implications on this podcast! Finally the Mums mumsplain an advice letter from Slate from a wife whose husband has started giving her gifts courtesy of AI!  The Mums have a lot to say about this subject given the controversy around using AI... husbands take note!   Tune into this latest episode from The Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers as the Mums laugh, chat and set the world to rights!

  5. Sep 16

    The Mums are back after the Edinburgh Fringe Live Shows... Laughing, Chatting and Catching up as only the Mums know how!

    The Mums are back after some needed R&R after the 2 Edinburgh Fringe Live Shows... Laughing, chatting and catching up — as only the Mums can! 💕 Join Liz, Tammy, Kim & Heather as they chat about Liz' exciting Front Door venue around Edinburgh, the upcoming fabulous shows at the Edinburgh Playhouse (ANNIE and The Archers Live at 75.. Kim's favourite), and discuss the Edinburgh Fringe they had at Just The Tonic Nucleus Atomic Stage experience.  The Audiences... were AMAZING.  The nerves on Day One were mitigated by multiple cocktails courtesy of Sam Heughan's Galloway Distillery.  The memories.. are forever!  And the Mums have one more show to look forward to at the end of this month.. onsite at Sam Heughan's Galloway Distillery!  How far will the Mums go to find Sam?  Tune in to find out! Tune in for this new episode of The Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers as the Mums laugh, chat and set the world to rights!

  6. Aug 16

    Mums at the Fringe, Back to School Anxiety & Prep for the Live Show!

    The Mums are back chatting all about the crazy antics they've been up to this past week in Edinburgh getting ready for The Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers LIVE Show on August 29th & 30th at 2pm at Just the Tonic Nucleus, Atomic Stage!  Find out all about the crazy experiences the Mums have been having this Fringe season... everything from following burlesque acts on stage to staying up LATE! In the midst of all of the crazy excitement and prep, the kids are going back to school... who is ready???? What are the Mums excited about, anxious about, and what is the prep like this year for the kids' year ahead?  Find out all about it on this episode! As always, join the Mums as they laugh, chat, and set the world to rights... and BUY YOUR TICKETS!

  7. Aug 10

    Reunited at the Start of August and it Feels So Good!

    The Mums are back after a month of the girls being away at various points on holiday... and they have ALOT of catching up to do.  Join Kim, Tammy, Lissy, Heather & Rebecca as they recap their time away in various parts of the world such as Sicily, Darlington, Skye and France!  Find out who enjoyed the cold plunge in Cellardyke in Fife, and who went on the Griswold European Holiday Part 1! The Mums are also chatting all about the upcoming Just the Tonic Nucleus, Atomic Stage Edinburgh Fringe Shows... August 29th and 30th at 2pm!!  Join the Mums LIVE on stage as they laugh, chat, and set the world to rights!

  8. Jul 27

    It's a Friendship-themed Mashup... we revisit a couple of the Mums' favourite podcasts: the Golden Girls& The 3 Pillars of Friendship Theory!

    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!

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Mums the word.... The Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers is here to brighten your day and lift your spirits with their unique take on things ”Motherhood”. We’re Real-life friends; a special group comprised of women from across the globe who have chosen to call Edinburgh, Scotland home. Together, we’re a haphazard amalgamation of diverse perspectives & life experiences united as we try to navigate the often tumultuous journey through Motherland with humour, unwavering support and lots of fizz! Our mantra is radical acceptance & the necessity to check your ego & self-interests at the door. Keep calm and hold my prosecco ladies, I hereby call this meeting to order. 🥂 Our Instagram 🥂: https://www.instagram.com/edinburghimperfectmumssociety/# Keywords: motherhood, mothers, mums, United Kingdom, UK, Scotland, Edinburgh, parenting

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