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 interviews Dr. Smith, diving into his journey to becoming a surgeon. Dr. Smith shares how he always knew from a young age that he wanted to pursue surgery. They discuss his academic path, from pre-med through medical school, including his experience at an isolated medical school in West Virginia, where he benefited from extensive one-on-one time with professors and early patient interactions.

Dr. Smith reflects on his first surgical rotation, learning valuable lessons from a strict but supportive mentor. He opens up about the pivotal moment when he had to choose between heart surgery and bariatric surgery, and why he ultimately chose weight loss surgery.

The conversation takes a personal turn as Dr. Smith discusses the challenges and growth opportunities that come with his career, balancing his professional aspirations with his personal life. He highlights the importance of continuous improvement as a surgeon and shares insights into how his career led him to appear on the TV show 1,000-Lb. Sisters.

Follow Dr. Eric Smith on Instagram at doctorericsmith_ and visit his Linktree for more.

Follow Laura Alexis on Poprecoverysystems and visit https://www.poprecoverysystems.com for more.