TikTok takeover: How social media consumed my life

<p>Join us on this episode, where we welcome Brian Boxer Wachler, an ophthalmologist and author of Influenced: The Impact of Social Media on Our Perception. During the COVID shutdowns, Brian had a lot of extra time on his hands, and his twin daughters urged him to join TikTok to dispel misinformation and have some fun. What started as a fun experiment turned into an addiction as Brian chased the dopamine rush of more followers, views, and likes. But as his obsession grew, he began neglecting his real-life family and eventually hit rock bottom. As a recovered "TikTokaholic," Brian shares his cautionary tale of the dangers of being an influencer and the importance of maintaining a healthy balance between virtual and real life. Don't miss this insightful episode on the impact of social media on our perception.</p> <p><a href="https://www.boxerwachler.com/dr-brian" target="_blank" rel="nofollow external noopener noreferrer" data-wpel-link= "external">Brian Boxer Wachler</a> is an ophthalmologist.</p> <p>He shares his story and discusses his book, <a href= "https://amzn.to/3Tow7sT" target="_blank" rel= "nofollow external noopener noreferrer" data-wpel-link= "external">Influenced: The Impact of Social Media on Our Perception</a>.</p> <p><a href="https://nuance.com/daxinaction"><img class= "alignnone wp-image-424286 size-medium" src= "https://www.kevinmd.com/wp-content/uploads/NuanceLogo_Horz_k-2-300x62.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="62" /></a></p> <p><em>The Podcast by KevinMD is brought to you by the <a href= "https://nuance.com/daxinaction">Nuance Dragon Ambient eXperience</a>.</em></p> <p><em>With so many demands on their time, physicians today report record levels of burnout. Burnout is caused by many factors, one of which is clinical documentation. Studies indicate physicians spend two hours documenting care for every hour spent with patients.</em></p> <p><em>At Nuance, we are committed to helping physicians do what you love – care for patients – and spend less time on clinical documentation. The <a href="https:/