41. Decisions

43. Nursing Friendship

Join as Emma and Lauren learn about nursing as they interview their friend Katie RNBSN. They discuss nursing as a career, working through the pandemic, and of course touch on friendship. Support systems are super important, come join ours by listening to The Oakview Podcast. Thank you to our new listeners. @TheOakviewPodcast | TheOakviewPodcast@gmail.com

42. Together, We Have Decided

In the Midwest, February isn't so glamorous, but we make it work. In this week's episode, Lauren and Emma discuss the essentials: The SuperBowl, Valentines' Day, and most importantly The Winter Olympics. Oh yeah, and how their decisions from the last episode came to pass. Spoiler alert, everything is fine. Thank you to all our new listeners! We see you and hope you stay for a while. Follow us! Instagram/Fb/Youtube/Twitter: @TheOakviewPodcast  Email: TheOakviewPodcast@gmail.com [theoakviewpodcast@gmail.com] Follow Emma Instagram/Twitter: @emm_rut Follow Lauren  Twitter: @LTDahlke Music from Uppbeat Creations

41. Decisions

Snap Quick decisions and Chap Stick decisions. Emma and Lauren each face making a large decision in the areas they feel most uncomfortable. They guide each other and become more in tune with their sense of smell. Sometimes the only thing you can do is laugh through the decision making process. Follow us! Instagram/Fb/Youtube/Twitter: @TheOakviewPodcast  Email: TheOakviewPodcast@gmail.com [theoakviewpodcast@gmail.com] Follow Emma Instagram/Twitter: @emm_rut Follow Lauren  Twitter: @LTDahlke Music from Uppbeat Creations

40. Holi-Daze

Did they just have a fight? Emma shares a strange dream with Lauren. The two discuss their holiday prep strategies - or sometimes lack thereof. This time of year is a lot, so have the one you have. Emma and Lauren hope to make yours a little brighter. Follow us! Instagram/Fb/Youtube/Twitter: @TheOakviewPodcast  Email: TheOakviewPodcast@gmail.com [theoakviewpodcast@gmail.com] Follow Emma Instagram/Twitter: @emm_rut Follow Lauren  Twitter: @LTDahlke Music from Uppbeat Creations

39. Herstory

It's all about Herstory! In this week's episode, Lauren prompts Oakviewers to think about women in their life and history who have influenced them. What qualifies an individual as influential v.s. being an influencer? It's important as we teach our world's history that we make sure we find the stories that have been missed and need to be shared. Young girls and boys need guidance on who paved the way. Let's explore Emma and Lauren's perspective on the women in their life. Resources for your kiddos and you 7 books for STEM girls (and boys): https://readingpartners.org/blog/7-books-stem-girls-boys/ 15 Inspiring Kids Books About Women Who Changed the World: https://www.thechildrensbookreview.com/2019/03/15-inspiring-kids-books-about-women-who-changed-the-world Famous Women in History for Kids: https://www.adventure-in-a-box.com/famous-women-in-history-for-kids/ Follow us! Instagram/Fb/Youtube/Twitter: @TheOakviewPodcast  Email: TheOakviewPodcast@gmail.com [theoakviewpodcast@gmail.com] Follow Emma Instagram/Twitter: @emm_rut Follow Lauren  Twitter: @LTDahlke Music from Uppbeat Creations