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 from her youth that shaped her into the person she is now, including her role as a caregiver to her family and friends, which influenced her path to becoming the CEO of Pop Recovery Systems (Patients Over Profits).

Laura opens up about her difficult teenage years, becoming emancipated at 16 through marriage to focus on her financial independence. She recounts her move to New York to pursue her musical ambitions, her transition into sales in Virginia, and eventually continuing her career in Mexico. They talk about the importance of motivation and perseverance when making life changes.

Laura also reflects on a turning point in her life—when she was imprisoned in Mexico for the wrong reasons. Though it was a dark time, it became the catalyst for her getting sober and ultimately founding Pop Recovery Systems. Additionally, she shares her personal journey with weight loss surgery in 2020, the emotional struggles that followed, and how it all fueled her passion for building a support system for others.

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