Mark R. McLaughlin, MD

11/07/2025

Born in 1867.

When Marie Curie was awarded the 1911 Nobel Prize in Chemistry she became the first person ever to receive two Nobel Prizes. She remains the only person to have been awarded two Nobel Prizes in the sciences.

Today seems a good day to try to wrap our brains around the fact that generations of fathers apparently said to their daughters "No, you won't be able to succeed in the sciences."

We're better with more women in
We're better with more women in
We're better with more women in

11/07/2025

A reminder from Project One Vet At A Time

And a reminder about Project One Vet At A Time

11/07/2025

Congratulations Princesssstorm Woody!
Such a pleasure to watch you grow.

TYWLC’s own Princesssstorm Woody a senior taking on a college-level Open finished 5th at the Princeton Open (117 lbs). We’re proud of you! Congrats!🤼‍♀️🔥

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11/05/2025

Six years ago today, Cognitive Dominance: A Brain Surgeon’s Quest to Out-Think Fear was published.

What a journey it’s been — not just the process of writing a book, but the people I’ve met and the experiences it’s brought into my life. From medical conferences and locker rooms to classrooms and boardrooms, I’ve had the privilege of sharing and learning from so many who strive to perform at their best under pressure.

I’m deeply grateful for every conversation, every handshake, and every story shared. Thank you to all who’ve joined me in exploring what it really means to “out-think fear.” Here’s to the next chapter — and to continuing the work together.



https://www.amazon.com/Cognitive-Dominance-Brain-Surgeons-Out-Think/dp/193689162X

Mark McLaughlin is a practicing board-certified neurosurgeon, coach, national media commentator, and author of the book Cognitive Dominance: A Brain Surgeon’s Quest to Out-think Fear, as well as acclaimed keynote speaker.

11/03/2025

The NCAA season kicked off this weekend. It was great to be at Jadwin Gym for the Princeton Open. Over 20 years ago, families of Princeton came together to create a youth wrestling club. What started as PAWS became PWC (Princeton Wrestling Club). To them I'm Coach Mark! It's always an honor to hang out with aPAWS graduates and to hear stories about how their time in the Princeton University wrestling room shaped who they are as human beings.

11/03/2025

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You'd be crazy to miss it.
7:00 AM November 4 with special guest Dr. Balar.

NeuroRounds is the perfect place for premed, and medical pros to expand their knowledge and their network.

Live Zoom. Interactive. CME. CV. Free.

Register here

Special Guest Dhimant J. Balar, DO discusses diagnostic challenges in cervical and lumbar radiculopathy

11/01/2025

Had a great conversation with coach Nicolas Cabrera. We talk wrestling, fear, service and more. Have a look and I'd love to hear your feedback.

It's CommUnity Corner from Diesel Productions... serving Trenton and New Jersey at large.

Fear, Philosophy, and Wrestling: A Conversation with Dr. Mark R. McLaughlin (Neurosurgeon & Trenton Youth Wrestling Co-Founder)In this episode of CommUnity C...

11/01/2025

I don't remember a time when I didn't know that I wanted to be a doctor.

was the day I got to dress up like one.
Dreams do come true.

10/30/2025

Serious about medicine? Missing this event would be a mistake.

7:00 AM November 4 we talk diagnosis with special guest Dr. Dhimant Balar.

NeuroRounds is like virtual rounds.

It's the perfect place for premed, + medical pros to expand their knowledge. If you know someone who should be attending, I urge you to share this with them.

Live Zoom. Interactive. CME. CV. Building your professional network. And Free.

markmclaughlinmd.com/neurorounds

Follow link to Register

10/29/2025

🧠 A background on my book Cognitive Dominance​. This year, I've been working hard to summarize my key ideas and to create a video content library for each chapter. Stay tuned.

10/28/2025

Here's something to think about on National First Responders Day.

I trained for many years to be a , but without 1st responders your loved one may never get to the ER where I can help.

Thank you to each and every one of you who helps create a chance for the sick and injured. We see you.

10/27/2025

I call it the "5 P's". It's how I get ready for surgery, and to perform under pressure in any situation. 🧠 From Chapter 29 of my book