Pop Culture Podcast
Pop Culture Podcast, hosted by Laura Alexis, CEO of Pop Recovery Systems, and Dr. Eric Smith, DO FASMBS, offers a unique look at weight loss surgery and plastic surgery from both patient and surgeon perspectives. Laura, a visionary and passionate advocate for patient care, and Dr.Eric Smith, a pioneer in robotics for general surgery, explore the health and wellness industry, body image, and self-care. While they do dive into the life-changing effects of weight loss surgery and plastic surgery, they also focus on the journey of health and wellness with insight from the coolest guests. Tune in for expert insights, candid stories, and a well-rounded view of the transformative impact of these procedures from both sides of the operating table.
Episodes
21 episodes
From Football to Entrepreneurship: Chris Doering on Passion, Perseverance & Success
In this episode of the Pop Culture Podcast, hosts Laura and Dr. Eric Smith sit down with Chris Doering, former professional football player, to explore his journey from college athlete to entrepreneur. Chris shares what fueled his pass...
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54:19
Steve Lundquist on His Olympic Career, Overcoming Setbacks, and Entrepreneurial Journey
In this episode of the Pop Culture Podcast, hosts Laura and Dr. Eric Smith welcome special guest Steve Lundquist, former American swimmer and Olympic gold medalist, for an inspiring conversation on perseverance, success, and transforma...
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51:25
Jason Scheff on Overcoming Addiction, Finding Resilience, and His Music Journey
In this episode of the Pop Culture Podcast, Laura and Dr. Eric Smith sit down with Jason Scheff, American musician, singer, and songwriter, best known for his time with Chicago. Jason opens up about his career journey in the m...
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1:24:54
Richard William Burgi on Acting, Overcoming Rejection, and the Importance of Critical Thinking
In this episode of the Pop Culture Podcast, Laura and Dr. Eric Smith welcome special guest Richard William Burgi, a renowned film and television actor known for his roles in Desperate Housewives, The Sentinel, and
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Dr. Charles Procter’s Journey to Becoming a Bariatric Surgeon, TV Fame, Treating Obesity, and Supporting Weight Loss Maintenance
In this episode of the Pop Culture Podcast, Dr. Eric Smith and Laura are joined by Dr. Charles Procter, bariatric surgeon and founding member of Beltline Health. Known for advancing robotic-assisted weight loss surgeries, Dr. Procter has ...
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52:20
Empower Your Financial Future: Ashley Castle Pittman on Building Wealth, Wellness, and the Power of Financial Literacy
In this episode of the Pop Culture Podcast, Dr. Eric Smith and Laura are joined by Ashley Castle Pittman, a Financial Educator and Wealth Strategist, for an insightful conversation on financial literacy, wealth building, and achieving personal ...
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47:02
Tim Couch on Sports, Wellness, Motivation, Fitness, and Discipline for Personal Growth and Success
In this episode of the Pop Culture Podcast, Dr. Eric Smith and Laura are joined by Tim Couch, a College Football Hall of Fame inductee, Heisman Trophy finalist, and former Kentucky football star. As the first overall d...
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46:44
Revolutionizing Weight Loss and Wellness with Dr. Jonathan Kaplan on GLP-1 Medications, Bariatric Surgery, and Lifestyle Changes
In this episode of the Pop Culture Podcast, Dr. Eric Smith and Laura are joined by Dr. Jonathan Kaplan, plastic surgeon and founder/CEO of DrWell, to discuss the latest trends in health, wellness, and fitness. With a deep-rooted passion for med...
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56:48
Fighting Ultra-Processed Foods: Todd Wagner on Health, Wellness, and Combating Obesity with FoodFight USA
In this episode of the Pop Culture Podcast, Dr. Eric Smith and Laura welcome entrepreneur and health advocate Todd R. Wagner. As the co-founder of Broadcast.com and founder of Charity Network, Todd has always been a tr...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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1:07:09
Health, Wellness, and Weight Loss: Exploring GLP-1 Medications and Obesity Solutions
In this episode of The Pop Culture Podcast, Laura interviews Dr. Eric Smith to discuss health, wellness, and transformative weight-loss strategies. Dr. Smith, a leading surgeon and Medical Director for Pop Recovery Sys...
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37:45
Healthcare Policy Reversal & Mental Health: Why Balance Matters in Modern Healthcare
In this episode of the Pop Culture Podcast, Laura and Dr. Eric Smith delve into two major healthcare stories making headlines, unpacking their implications for patient care, mental health, and societal change. The episode begins with Anthem Blu...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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37:03
Overcoming Challenges: Alana Moor’s Journey to Mental Strength, Health, and Wellness
In this episode of the Pop Culture Podcast, Laura and Dr. Eric Smith welcome special guest Alana Moor, a two-time award-winning motivational speaker, for an inspiring and empowering conversation about overcoming challenges with mental ...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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1:01:48
Transforming Health: Elven Moshi’s 225-Pound Weight Loss Journey, Bariatric Surgery Success, and Tips for Building Better Habits
In this episode of the Pop Culture Podcast, Laura and Dr. Eric Smith are joined by special guest Elven Moshi, who shares his inspiring journey of losing 225 pounds through bariatric sleeve surgery. Together, they dive into the challeng...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:10:31
Sleep Optimization for Better Health: Todd Anderson’s Journey to Wellness
In this episode of the Pop Culture Podcast, Todd Anderson, founder of Dream Recovery, shares his transformative journey from childhood obesity to becoming a leader in health and wellness through sleep optimization.Todd opens up ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:00:13
Steve Azar’s Journey: Grammy Nomination, Health Challenges, and the Power of Perseverance
In this episode of the Pop Culture Podcast, Laura and Dr. Eric Smith welcome special guest Steve Azar—a Mississippi Delta native, hit songwriter, recording artist, music producer, and author. Eric shares how he first met Steve back in ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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50:10
Creating, Healing, and Growing: Marley Jaxx on Content, Wellness, and Motivation
In this episode of the Pop Culture Podcast, Laura and Dr. Eric Smith welcome award-winning filmmaker and social media strategist Marley Jaxx. Laura shares how Marley reignited her passion for creating content through her innovative “do...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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58:54
From Family Legacy to Creative Innovation: Eric Villency on Design, Resilience, and Success
In this episode of the Pop Culture Podcast, Laura and Dr. Eric Smith sit down with Eric Villency, CEO of Villency Design Group, an interior and product design firm behind SoulCycle and Peloton. Eric shares his journey of inheriting the...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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47:20
Achieving Greatness: Nick Baumgartner on Motivation, Perseverance, and Success
In this inspiring episode, Laura and Dr. Eric Smith sit down with Olympic gold medalist Nick Baumgartner to discuss his incredible journey from humble beginnings to achieving greatness. Whether you're pursuing a career in plastic surgery, chasi...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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40:37
From Obesity to Wellness: Maddie Allen’s Bariatric Surgery Journey, Weight Loss Challenges, and Post-Surgery Complications
On this episode of the Pop Culture Podcast, hosts Laura and Dr. Eric Smith are joined by special guest Maddie Allen to discuss her inspiring health transformation through bariatric surgery and weight loss. Maddie shares her lifelong st...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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36:21
From Adversity to Success: Laura Alexis’ Journey Through Plastic Surgery and Founding Pop Recovery Systems
In this episode of the Pop Culture Podcast, Dr. Eric Smith takes on the role of interviewer, sitting down with his co-host, Laura Alexis, to explore how they became the dynamic duo they are today. Laura shares the most impactful experiences fro...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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54:00
Dr. Eric Smith’s Journey to Becoming a Bariatric Surgeon and TV Personality on 1,000-Lb. Sisters
Welcome to the first official episode of the Pop Culture Podcast, hosted by Laura Alexis, CEO of Pop Recovery, and her co-host, Dr. Eric Smith, a renowned surgeon and National Leader in Robotic Bariatric Surgery. In this episode, Laura intervie...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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