In this follow up to last week's episode with Jen Hamilton, Nurse Jessica Sites and Nurse Erica discuss cancel culture and their personal experiences with it. They define cancel culture as a cultural phenomenon where individuals who are deemed to have acted or spoken in an unacceptable manner are ostracized, boycotted, or shunned. They share their own stories of being canceled, harassed, bullied and the negative impact it had on their lives. Nurse Erica talks about being canceled by the veterinary community after posting a video about her dog's health issues and her experience with a vet clinic. They also discuss the damaging effects of cancel culture, including PTSD, fear, safety concerns and the potential for it to lead to censorship. The conversation highlights the need for more open and respectful dialogue on social media and the importance of understanding different perspectives. They emphasize the negative impact of cancel culture on mental health and the lack of real social change it brings. The conversation also touches on the importance of standing up against bullying and supporting one another.
Takeaways- Cancel culture is a cultural phenomenon where individuals who are deemed to have acted or spoken in an unacceptable manner are ostracized, boycotted, or shunned.
- Cancel culture can have a negative impact on individuals, leading to fear, self-censorship, and a reluctance to engage in open dialogue.
- Cancel culture can lead to the silencing of voices and the potential for censorship.
- It is important to foster a culture of open and respectful dialogue on social media, where different perspectives can be shared and understood. Cancel culture and bullying can have a severe impact on mental health, causing anxiety, stress, and even suicidal thoughts.
- Bullying can occur both online and in the workplace, and it is important to address and stand up against it.
- Cancel culture often fails to bring about real social change and instead perpetuates a mob mentality.
- Supporting and uplifting one another is crucial in combating cancel culture and bullying in the healthcare industry.
- It is important to remember that people have feelings and that words and actions can have long-lasting effects.
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Chapters: 00:00 First Patreon Shout Out 02:33 Definition of Cancel Culture 05:00 The Damaging Effects of Cancel Culture 09:05 Cancel Culture in the Veterinary Community 18:35 The Witness and Recording 24:45 Blaming Erica for the High Suicide Rate in Veterinary Medicine 26:40 Dealing with Cancel Culture in Italy 29:03 Paranoia and Anxiety in the Face of Bullying 34:53 Nurse Jessica's Personal Experience with Cancel Culture and Bullying at Work 36:54 The Lasting Impact of Bullying on Mental Health 44:15 Shout Out @thesassynurse2021 (SassyHeffa) on Tiktok! 46:28 Enema of the Week AwardHelp Us Keep This Podcast going and become an official Patron of Nurses Uncorked! Earn the title of becoming either a wine cork or a wine bottle for exclusive benefits! https://patron.podbean.com/nup
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