EP 84: Navigating the TikTok Ban & Workplace Chemical Exposure

In this episode of Nurses Uncorked, Nurse Jessica and Nurse Erica discuss their recent experiences and frustrations with the Tiktok ban including a timeline of events and the emotional impact the ban had on content creators. They emphasize the significance of TikTok as a platform for news, education, and community building. In this conversation, Nurse Jessica Sites and Nurse Erica discuss the aftermath of the TikTok ban, political narratives, and the control of media. They explore the suspicious timing of political messages, and the broader concerns of censorship and data privacy. The discussion also highlights the unique algorithm of TikTok that benefits content creators, contrasting it with other social media platforms. The conversation then switches to Nurse Erica's personal story of exposure to toxic chemicals in hospital settings and the long-term health effects she has suffered from repeated exposures. Thank you to our Problem of the Week sponsor, Stink Balm Odor Blocker! Please visit: https://www.stinkbalmodorblocker.com/ and use promo code UNCORKED15 for 15% off your purchase! Thank you to our Enema Award Sponsor, Happy Bum Co. Please visit https://happybumco.com/ and use promo code NURSESUNCORKED for 15% off your first bundle. Interested in Sponsoring the Show? Email with the subject NURSES UNCORKED SPONSOR to nursesuncorked@nursesuncorked.com Help Us Keep This Podcast going and become an official Patron of Nurses Uncorked! Gain early access to episodes, patron only bonus episodes, giveaways and earn the title of becoming either a Wine Cork, Wine Bottle, Decanter, Grand Preserve, or even a Vineyard member for exclusive benefits! Benefits also include patron only Zoom parties, newsletters, shout-outs, and much more. https://patron.podbean.com/nursesuncorkedpodcast Nurse Jessica Sites / Decoding Celebrities https://www.instagram.com/decodingcelebrities?igsh=bnNpbTdueWZpNmow&utm_source=qr https://www.tiktok.com/@decodingcelebrities?_t=ZP-8tEzY5ns90x&_r=1 Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Patron Shout Out 04:30 Cocktail of the Week 06:09 The TikTok Ban: A Timeline of Events 14:05 Race to Save Videos 16:39 Emotional Impact of Losing TikTok 20:10 The Importance of TikTok in Modern Communication 23:25 The TikTok Ban and Its Aftermath 26:16 Political Implications and Media Control 29:18 Censorship and Data Privacy Concerns 34:18 The Algorithm is Perfection 38:57 Exposure to Floor Stripping Chemicals 47:10 Reporting to OSHA 55:35 Long-Term Effects of Toxic Exposure 1:00:48 Enema of the Week Award Cocktail of the Week: Pina Colada 6 oz pineapple juice 3 oz coconut cream coco real cream of coconut 1.5 oz light rum 1-2 cups crushed ice Source: Latest TikTok Ban Updates: Here’s Everything We Know As App Restores US Service New episodes of Nurses Uncorked every Tuesday (Monday for patrons!). Help us grow by giving our episodes a download, follow, like the episodes and a 5 ️ star rating! Please follow Nurses Uncorked at! https://www.tiktok.com/@nurses.uncorked?_t=8drcDCUWGcN&_r=1 https://instagram.com/nursesuncorked?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== https://youtube.com/@NursesUncorkedL https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094678265742&mibextid=LQQJ4d You can listen to our podcast at: https://feed.podbean.com/thenurseericarn/feed. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nurses-uncorked/id1698205714 https://spotify.link/8hkSKlKUaDb https://nursesuncorked.com DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content published or distributed by or on behalf of Nurse Erica, Nurse Jessica Sites or Nurses Uncorked Podcast is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions expressed or contained herein are not intended to serve as legal advice, or replace medical advice, nor to diagnose, prescribe or treat any disease, condition, illness or injury, and you should consult the health care professional of your choice regarding all matters concerning your health, including before beginning any exercise, weight loss, or health care program. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment. Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Nurses Uncorked Podcast are their own; not those of Nurse Jessica Sites, Nurse Erica or Nurses Uncorked Company. Accordingly, Nurse Erica, Nurse Jessica Sites and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. All content is the sole property of Nurses Uncorked, LLC. All copyrights are reserved and the exclusive property of Nurses Uncorked, LLC.