UMC1 - A little chat... 

Mandy, you're not John, you're you, and we love the simplicity of your videos. It's just you doing it your way, and you should be proud of yourself. Keep doing what you do, stay honest, and just enjoy it because when you do it shows in the videos, and that's what's amazing 👏 ❤️😊🌞

Hey Mandy, as others have said, we watch you because of who you are and what you contribute whether that be on your own channel or with John.

Just to echo these other comments already made; we’re here for YOU. Not just the van build! Thank you for sharing. I think that takes a lot of courage & the people who align with your values will wait! I’m just a happy subscriber glad you are keeping well in spite of January/life challenges! Keep going! 😁

Lassie, just be you, do what you want and when you feel like it. I’m a January born person and I can honestly say I hate the month with a vengeance!! Thank you for continuing to share with us and I know there must be times that’s not easy, but regardless we are always here, just for you. Take good care, God bless xx

Mandy. I'm here on this channel FOR YOU. As a single woman, who wants to build out a van, I am SO INSPIRED by watching YOU. I LOVE what you are achieving. I've never had kidney stones... but as someone who struggles with gallstones, I think i can probably empathise with you when they are 'on the move'. Glad you took the time out for what sounds like a full MOT at the hospital. I LOVE the material on your bed - it reminds me of my childhood (Holly Hobbie fan). I LOVE the idea of that day bed being covered in cushions - I can absolutely see it, and it's so right for the little i know about you. You are so humble and GENUINE Mandy - that's what i LOVE about you. Spring, and all the gorgeous colours of the wild flowers are just around the corner, along with the warmer weather. It's actually warm and sunny here on the South Devon coast today - my neighbour was out cutting his grass this morning! Can't wait for the videos, and new adventures. Thank you for being YOU! xx

I really like watching just you, Mandy. Do things for you.

Just keep being Our Mandy. Bu...r all, you're what matters so take your time... Take many deep breaths and hey, at the end of it shout "Oh Futtocks!" and I promise all will be well. Stick to one thing at a time and if that's the videoing and editing, then rhubarb, they can wait their turn. Your sanity is what matters. We're not going anywhere... We're not leaving you... Please, just be Our Mandy. The rest will follow. Take care, please. Much love, Pam xx

I echo what everyone else here says. We come here to watch YOU. You do you Mandy. 💛

Don't be too hard on yourself! One day at a time......and don't forget to smell the roses on the way! You little chats are straight from the heart!

Thank you for your honest video and for being you. I have followed you both for a long time and love watching both of you together and independently. You guys inspired me to sell my home, buy a camper van and go off travelling with my then husband, however Covid hit and we had to dash back from Portugal. That was almost 3 years ago and I now live happily alone with my dog in my caravan. Unfortunately back in the rat race, however my ultimate dream is to own a campervan again and travel. It will happen, I just don't know when. Just know, you're an inspiration and brave to make the decision to travel independently as well as with John. It clearly works. Spring is on it's way and I'm sure we will all feel much better. Just be you and stay true. Big hugs x

I love your videos and the chats because I can relate so much to what yo say. You Mandy, are an inspiration. I think it’s very easy to be too hard on yourself but many of us do it. The days are getting longer and the weather is improving is my focus for this and next month. Keep chatting 😊

Mandy it’s lovely to listen to you xxxx Look forward to seeing your van videos when you’re good and ready x Always good to see you if only for a chat , that’s more than good enough x Sending love x

Loved this video. I am blown away by you cracking on with your own van build. It’s something I would love to have the skills to try so you should feel very proud. Imposter syndrome is common for us ladies so understand how you feel. Also menopause on top. OMG. How do we survive. 😂 keep going as loving your content and watching you navigate through the build and travels.

We love you Mandy! This is one of your best videos, we don’t need the van build videos unless you want to do them , I would say 90% people are on this channel because of you (the person). Any van build is hugely time consuming, expensive and stressful and I am pretty sure most people following you will know that. Have you seen Mel’s big van small world on RU-vid video? He does a waffle on the Wednesday where he just talks about things that people have asked him he films it all in one go I think and its absolutely fascinating. If you didn’t want to do the videos of van builds I’m sure you could do something similar and people will be just very happy to sit and watch you chatting away. I would not be surprised if a lot of your followers like me are all in our middle aged lives with all our middle age health problems but sometimes it’s just nice listening to someone who has similar issues as you have. It is not always about the van or the gadgets or the fit out or the interior, sometimes it is about the person living within it and how they feel. You have got a great channel and you should be proud of yourself for everything you have achieved thus far and I’m sending you lots of love from Hertfordshire. ❤ 🐝 Bee kind to yourself ❤

Mandy we are tuning in to see youNOT JOHN. YOU ARE SO LOVELY. I love listening to you. Your down to earth a real person. I I really love you. I hope some day you will come and visit us in Ireland. Love you. Keep going. Your worth it. ❤️☘️💕☘️

We’re here for you Mandy never not think that. Keep being u. Love ur videos 💛

Mandy definitely here for you. Just remember there are lots of women the same age as you (me included) feeling very similar! I was never an anxious person when I was younger. Now peri menopause and BAM second guessing everything I do, paranoid, fed up and dissatisfied, lack of sleep. HRT patches have really helped me. Just remember when you put these videos out that are just about you people are here for you, not necessarily just to see you cutting a hole in your van roof. Yes the van build is interesting but you are more interesting and relatable.

Mandy stop putting yourself down you’re a gem 💎

Awww missis I love your honesty and your chats on here. ❤ Every Jan/ Feb is an emotional and mental struggle for me. I HATE it. This year has been my worst in years , I think menopause is partly responsible for that. So I understand the overwhelming feelings. I live full time in my motorhome and every little problem I get in winter I seem to blow totally out of proportion and the anxiety that come with it…omg. Like I need sleepless nights on top of everything else. But you are right….as soon as the days start getting longer it’s like a light being turned on, and everything is normal and good again. Urgh I hate winter in the uk. C’mon Spring 😂

Hi Mandy, oh you wonderful lovely person, I so look forward to seeing your videos , keep your chin up and keep on talking to us we all love you so much , the winter is on its way out soon and then your be wanting to travel and see friends again, I think 2023 will be so good for you and defiantly for s if you are in our lives, look forward to more build stuff and a day in the I’ve of the wonderful Mandy. Hey girl I know I’m only a man and don’t understand some of your issues but , hey I can see the pain sometimes in your face my love , keep doing what your doing we love it, take care , love and hugs Ray South Uk

I enjoy watching all you videos. Do not put yourself down. You are a super Mandy.

I enjoy both yours and John’s videos.. joint or singularly. Loving the idea you’ve used with the pull out bed too. Day before for lounging sounds perfect See you soon. When you’re ready. 😍

Hi Mandy really great catch up video don’t worry about when you get the videos out you will get them out all in good time and I’ll still be watching as big fan and your doing a great job on this channel looking forward to seeing your next video keep safe 😷👍🏻

Oh Mandy! I LOVE your videos. And John is lovely…but it was you I wanted to see when a new video was released. I’m 51. I hope to one day also have my own van adventures. And YOU are my inspiration. ❤❤

We love you Mandy and every time you discuss what youre going through i get a tear in my eye because you hit the nail on the head and make us menopausal women feel less alone. We’re here for you honey what ever kind of video you put out. Keep on being you your fabulous.

Late to the party because we’ve been going through our own “thing”, glad to say that’s mostly over now. But wanted to let you know that we ❤ the cooking videos. In fact, that’s our favourite bits. Cooking in a small van can be a challenge, not just the cooking but also buying and storing food. So, please keep it coming and know that unless John is there as chief taster, we’re there for you and you only!

Mandy I LOVE your cooking segments and have learnt som handy things from you,the wet kitchen paper closed in the sandwich toaster and even my omelette maker is so handy.Can't wait for more.

We've bought our first van!!! Cannot wait to pick it up, then it's a question of where do we go for our first trip away ..? We're also gonna move house... Don't do things by half, but watching you and John build your vans is so enjoyable. Hope we meet on some great park up. Take it easy and give yourself a break. No-one is nagging you! 😘

Mandy, love you for your honesty, you are an inspiration for us all, please don't ever change x

Hi Mandy, thank you for the update and being so honest about how you are going. Very relatable for me.

Great video Mandy! I watch both yours and johns channel and the John and Mandy channel. You both have your own way of doing things in videos and both as entertaining as each other separately and together. Your videos are great and have had chance to try a few recipes and me and my daughter love them. Keep up the great work and keep being you!😊

Mandy you are just an ordinary lovely woman, doing extra-ordinary things. We all get anxious, some more than others, can I just say, stop fretting about the build, and the videos you produce, or don't. I for one am grateful for all you do, and I would say most everybody else following you, feels the same. This time of year is a bummer. So, craic on in your own sweet way, in your own time. Your not taking a test, you're sharing your life with us candidly. That takes some courage to do. Big cwtch n love from me in Wales lovely. 🫂❤️🫂👍👌👍😁🥰

Your doing grand kid we all just love your down to earth approach to life and menopause, it’s a little bugger, keep up the good fight your winning xxx❤️Tracey xxx

Hi mandy that was a great talk it is good to talk you are doing a great job and can't wait to see you van vlogs to Be safe 👍 🙏

I watch your channel Mandy because I enjoy your chats, and watching you build out your van. Your a funny interesting person in your own right. I know when you've always been a worrier it's not easy to second guess yourself. My sister bless her is just like you, I can have a conversation with her on the phone, she decides to do something we ring off, I count to about 10 and she rings me back because she's changed her mind, she then talks herself into doing what she first decided to do! that's just her, I wouldn't change her for the world. With what you've achieved, give yourself a pat on the back you've earned it. 👍

As a woman 3yrs post menopause I can say that a lot of your feelings, (anxiety,self doubt, rage, sadness etc) aches and painful joints are unfortunately part of our declining hormones. We don’t realise how much oestrogen does for us until it stops. Have you read the book by Devina? I’m reading it now and it is good to know what is happening and why, she also covers what help is out there if required. Speaking freely about how you feel is so important and will help and empower other women to do the same, so keep on, building your van, and Vlogging, and helping others as you help yourself. 👍🥰

I always enjoy watching your videos Mandy, and that's because it's you being you.

Oh bless you, you have got a lot on your plate. Just be kind to yourself. All these things will still be here. Your right to put job snd customers first it's your livelihood ❤️. The rest will be done eventually. We love seeing how far you've come. Stay safe look after yourself. Love the patchwork by the way 👍👏👏❤️❤️

Great chat video Mandy…and you’re right, January is just a month we all have to just get through, I hate it. And the cold is wearing everyone down, roll on Spring and Summer…and you’ll be out there in your van…take care ❤️

Mandy... you are enough, we love watching you just as you are. I have paused at 9:17 to say the menopause thing is a real thing, but sometimes, like other health issues, wait a bit before trying to 'fix' it...I had hand joint pain with small heberden's nodes (diagnosed as early onset osteoporosis I was told), hot flashes all sorts..... I did nothing beyond trying to chill a bit and push through - now I am NOT saying this is right for you... not at all!! but your comment about taking less pills and seeing how it goes is, I think, a good thing to try. The body does help you, if you have patience to let it (basically give anything 3 months... unless of course it's something truly serious!).. my hand joint pain is no worse 10 years later, and I did panic about that at the time, and the other stuff is ok (i.e., I didn't kill my husband😉!). Everyone is different...best of luck! G xx Edited to add... kidney stones are a tough road, huge sympathy on that one! Gxx

Chin up Mandy. Lots of love ❤️

Mandy, I definately watch your videos for YOU, I am always amazed and inspired by how you get on with everything and keep going. And btw, we all get overwhelmed by the simplest situations …

We all have times when we feel overwhelmed and second guess ourselves. You are doing amazing and we look forward to YOUR vlogs. Keep your chin up and be proud ❤

Love you Mandy your a great person all your things in life will get better spring is on its way

O Mandy I am pleased to see you, I am house bound and don’t see that many people . When I see your face on the tv -- RU-vid I know what to expect you, real life problems and love and laughter . Please keep your videos coming , you are like an old friend I cannot wait to see . Thanks love from Loreen

Some of my favorite videos are ones just like this. I like to sit down after work with a cuppa to watch a video or two, and this feels like you’re sitting across from me with yours.

Oh Mandy, I’m with you, I hate January. I’m a Brit living in Southern California and even our weather has been yucky. Spring is round the corner thank goodness. Love your channel, love you. Hugs

You are not alone Mandy, I am 64 in a couple of weeks and I still worry for britain. I always think if you think negatively you wont be let down but my husband gets on to me. I dont know you personally but I have been following you since you sold your house and have learnt if anyone can do something its you. You are amazing with what you have done, both with coping with your menopause and your van build. Dont be hard on yourself and make sure you keep some time just for you. 😀

I only watch for you! You’re totally relatable and I appreciate your honesty and transparency and authenticity. Hearing your very valid feelings x I see you and I hear you x

Nice to see you back. Be confident your doing amazing. looking forward to your next videos xx

Nice little chat Mandy, you will be happy with you van and your personal effort you put into it, just think you been saying wood gluing stuff, putting out videos dealing with life stuff, your a champ. Cheers Tony Brisbane Australia. Ps 33c here

Just catching up. I've missed your honesty. Life is bloody hard whether its in a house or a van. Interesting you mention taking collagen. I've messaged you before about taking saffron and I've found a massive difference in my whole attitude to life and I thank you for introducing me to saffron but whats Interesting is the one I chose to take is from naked pharmacy and its saffron and marine collagen together. I take it and magnesium and a multi vitamin and I don't bother with anything else now. Being doing this for months now. Im almost 48 so waiting for all these things to happen but so far feeling good. 10 months ago emotions were all over the place. Looking forward to seeing you travel again in your new van. Absolutely loving your personal journey. Do what pleases you, not what you think pleases others. Life is too short for that crap xxx

Mandy, great job! It takes a great deal of courage to do what you are doing so don’t be so hard on yourself … remember the joyful times spent travelling the land and having experiences of a life time which many cannot have due to their own circumstances. Life is good, family is good, van life is good, you and john are good, stay positive and don’t let the tough stuff distract you from who you are. Best wishes

You are far too hard on yourself. It’s very hard getting through our winters and you probably want to hibernate! When your van is ready you could head south and get some sun. You are a lovely person and I enjoy listening to you. So chin up xx

Really enjoy your vlogs. Just be you x

Mandy I watch your video's to see how you are doing both health wise and in your van build I really enjoy both keep going girl stay safe xxPat

I absolutely love your videos, l love your honesty. You are an inspiration to me and other menopausal mamas. Shine bright like the diamond you are chick ❤️

Fantastic Mandy I've been thinking yesterday and today if u were ok and keeping well looking forward to your videos,when u can tho so no hurry as long as you are ok x

I love your vids sis ! Please keep them coming. I also suffer with no momentum in January ( all winter actually) . Just give yourself a break and a big pat on the back 😊✌🏼❤️

Hi, lovely chat Mandy, just nice to sit back, stop the world for 20 minutes and listen to your news. I love that you're not vloging every other day, I would feel as if I was imposing upon you. We really don't like January either, it seems never-ending and drags you down, you just have to press on until a sunny day breaks through and raises your spirits. Until then, just crack on with your list, and remember that what you think and what you have to say is always important and be yourself, that's why we tune in. ❤️

We’re here to watch you. It’s your channel. I was so happy to see a new update but don’t stress over it. Do your thing. I’m just like you and right now I believe I can’t do anything at all, but then someday it changes and I get a bunch of things done. Take care.

I’m here for you , your build, food and travels. Xx

Here for you. Not just van or cooking or meno tips. Just you,however you are at that time of the video. Yes, tips are great & welcome, but that's not all it's about. And yes, can relate to the meno, anxiety, Imposter stuff totally. My husband has begun to see some meno anger appear & ijust haven't the ability to keep it buried down any more, like I have for what feels like forever. "Overwhelm" is a good word that I'm gonna bank. Curling up In a ball ignoring the to-do list does sound like the greatest idea I have ever heard right now though. Mind yourself ❤️

Hi Mandy, just watched your lovely video. I watch your videos because it is you and not because it is you and John. You guys have been through thick and thin, and you are both coming out the other side so I don’t worry about you two. All you have to do is to be yourself, people love you because your you. You tell it how it is, and believe it or not you will be helping others that are going through the menopause, so be very proud of what you are doing, and who you are. Keep doing your videos, so what does it matter if your behind you will soon catch up when you’re ready. If it helps I have a shelf in the kitchen and it needs sorting, I know it wants doing, it knows it wants sorting but one day I will do it.😂😂😂 So keep going being you. Take care

We watch you both whatever you are up to because we like you!! Do what you want, just look after yourselves....roll on the spring xxx

I’m here to watch you my lovely, you do you, at the speed that suits you, that’s what we’re here for :) Here’s to the back of January! Take care of yourself x

Great vlog Mandy, love your little chats

I love your vlogs Mandy you take care be kind to yourself love yourself as much as others love you x

I love you videos, I watch you because you are you ! Keep them coming when you get time ,I’ll be here waiting watching rooting for you 😊

HRT all the way, as a nurse I can’t recommend it enough. It’s oestrogen your body is lacking and that needs replacing. Have a chat with your GP and they will find the right HRT for you as it can take a couple of tweaks to get it right. I’m on the patches, and it’s an absolute game changer. Xx

Hey misses! Your doing great! Menopause knocks your confidence. Your doing great because you recognise it and can work through it. I’m on HRT patches and oestrogen gel which makes a difference. I’ve been taking marine Collagen for ages and I think it’s great. One thing at a time. I’ve consciously slowed my thinking down as I was feeling overwhelmed with silly things. Your also run down, kidney stones are painful and debilitating. You both need a holiday in the sun xx

Sending you hugs the January blues have gotten me pretty good too it really sucks 😫 Roll on February and hopefully it will be a better month 😊👍

You've got such a great vibe, frequency, pace etc it's great. And you're 100% real. So keep doing what comes to hand easily on the videos for now. I'm sure I'm like everyone else - I could easily listen to you no matter what the topic - you've got great Northern storytelling and warmth - it's a real gift xx

Mandy, keep up with the colligen, it's fantastic for us older ladies xx

Keep doing what you do, your videos are far more entertaining and watchable, I watch them to the end which is more than I can say about others...🙂

Wish more you tubers were as honest and open as you... Keep doing it your way xxx

Mandy you are AMAZING! Keep being you.x

Mandy it was lovely listen to your little chat. I, like many others, watch your channel because we enjoy your content. I like the variety from journeys to van build to cooking. I cooked our Saturday meal in Madge following your Sausage and pasta dish recipe. I can confirm it was delicious. I’ve got gnocchi in the fridge ready to fry up and try with a veggie burger. Take care Gill

Thank you for being you and talking about these things we women go through. It's important! Maybe we women are ashamed of talking about it, I don't know, but it helps to hear that others go through those tuff days to. So... thank you! Take care!🥰👍🫡

I love watching what you are up to, trying new things and just being you. Here's a few things I've found that have helped. Magnesium cream is good if you find the tablets a bit funny. I use one called Good Health Magnesium Sleep Cream - also has lavender in it - the Gel ones leave a sticky residue on your skin, this one is really nice to use. Great if you get calf cramps or restless legs - also quite good for those annoying muscle achey bits. The best thing I've found for achey finger knuckles etc is Rhuemon Gel - also works well on my back when I get the horrid spasms. I've taken the view that I'll take medication for the things that I really need, and use other things to help cope with the other random things I get. I got the night sweats back after I had Covid.....had almost got rid of them after I managed to lose some weight by eating better and then getting more active, I've started swimming again and just got myself and e-bike and am loving it.

I really enjoy your videos, and can relate to a lot of things you talk about. Take care 🙂

Hi Mandy. Great chat you are so honest.x

Mandy I can relate to a lot you spoke about in this vlog. hope your feeling better and yes bring on those shows and meet ups, oh and the sun 🤞🤞🤞

You are you and you are amazing x

Your doing a grand job Mandy😊

Hiya Mandy glad you are okay just take it one day at a time, that’s what everyone is telling me, my husband is in hospital and we are now into the third week. I have not had the car on the road since the 25th December I really must go and turn the engine over at some time, we have decided to sell the caravan as I don’t tow and my husband has been told he must not drive anymore. I am not moaning just letting you know through no fault of mine this January has been rubbish let’s hope February has better things in store for us all ❤️

Nice one Mand, look forward to bumping into you at some time during the year.

Mandy you are doing great. Saw a product the other day for the loo, it’s called SolBio and looks pretty good ❤❤

Don't worry Mandy we are here to watch you on your channel life is life things happen, I for instance have just been scammed had to go to the bank to sort it out , it as take me all morning but thankfully it's all sorted now I hope I'm also going through the menopause and I have put my back out too over a month ago some days are easier than others 👍

Mandy you remind me so much of me. I'm also a menopause warrior and struggle with Chronic pain but in denial that I can't do what I used to. Convinced someone steals words out of my head when I need them most lol. I've just bought a camper and live local to you. Give me a shout if you can find the word lol

Right Mandy I for one just love watching you. I don’t care about how many videos you put out what the content is I just love watching you petal. I started my menopause when I was 39 and boy was it a bad one. I don’t know how my marriage survived because I really put my husband through it😳. I am 61 now, come through it but last year I discovered by chance that I am a highly sensitive person. All my life I was told not to be so sensitive, harden up when actually I couldn’t. By chance I came across a web site called highly sensitive refuge and everything just fell into place. I still have anxiety but far less these days. So girl keep doing what you are are doing, take time and care for yourself. Simply put out videos when you feel able because I would be sad not to see Mandy anymore because you burned out. Oh and don’t forget just breathe 🤗

Mandy, if I’m just watching your channel to see John, I am watching the wrong channel, anxiety is such a pain, continue to keep living your best life, on this vid for you baby 😂❤

Thank you for the update Mandy. I watch your vlogs for YOU and YOUR content, which as a woman is more relevant for me. Don’t worry about bells and whistles in your editing, you’re doing fine and those skills will grow when you have more time. (I follow one vlogger with 35k+ subscribers and she just films on her iPhone with no issues). Keep well!

You’re the best! You’re doing great 🥰 2:17

We come here for you, Mandy. If we want to visit John's channel it's there, but we come here because this is you xxxx p s. I get the overwhelmed days, so I empathize

Totally understand I have been the anxious type too. I try not bee too hard on myself much love Mandy lovely to see you again xx

Can relate to the January issues same for me struggle a lot , and I got the CVd very bad after Xmas which made life in the van ..well a nightmare to be honest , take care days getting longer faster now .👍

Unadventurous is the way to go! I watch your videos because they make feel relaxed. Can't do much with my van (too much snow and ice in Sweden), so I'm watching you instead :-)

Sometimes we just like the people we watch on RU-vid. Van / cooking parts are just a bonus 👍🏻😁. As others say just be”you” 😁

Here she is, we all here for you. January is nearly over and its cold in spain. 🥰 love watching you