Summary: <p>The first time neurosurgeon Mark McLaughlin cut open a patient's skull, he found himself confronting a powerful force that his fellow brain surgeons agreed was best never spoken of— fear.</p><p>On today’s <em>Broken Brain Podcast</em>, our host Dhru talks to Dr. Mark McLaughlin, a practicing<a href="https://www.abns.org/verify-a-neurosurgeon/?PERFNAME=mark&PERLNAME=mclaughlin&COUNTRYCODE=USA&STATECODE=&ADDRZIP=&PHONENUMBER=&ADDRCITY=&submit=Submit" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> board-certified neurosurgeon</a>, a national media commentator, thought leader in performance enhancement, and author of the book,<a href="https://www.markmclaughlinmd.com/pre-order-the-book/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong> </strong><em>Cognitive Dominance: A Brain Surgeon’s Quest to Outthink Fear</em></a>.</p><br><p>In this episode, Dhru and Dr. McLaughlin talk about how so much of what we perceive as fear is wrapped up in a story. They discuss what prevents people from seeking help or counsel about a problem or fear they have. They also talk about tools and strategies for overcoming fear. </p><br><p>In this episode, we dive into: </p><p>-The first time Dr. McLaughlin was introduced to fear (2:09)</p><p>-What wrestling taught him about fear (3:59)</p><p>-The fear freakout (12:52)</p><p>-How to map out your fear (15:42)</p><p>-Where fear lives in the brain (21:14) </p><p>-The fear of vulnerability (27:23) </p><p>-The misconception that we have to get over our fears (30:10)</p><p>-The power of taking tiny actions to overcome fear (44:32)</p><p>-The importance of partnership when dealing with a challenge (49:57)</p><p>-Where to learn more about Dr. McLaughlin (1:09:53)</p><br><p>For more on Dr. Mark McLaughlin, you can follow him on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mmclaughlinmd/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@mmclaughlinmd</a>, on Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MarkMcLaughlinMD" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@markmclaughlinmd</a>, on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/MMcLaughlinMD" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@mmclaughlinmd</a>, and through his website <a href="https://www.markmclaughlinmd.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>. You can find his book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/193689162X" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Cognitive Dominance: A Brain Surgeon’s Quest to Out-Think Fear, </em>right here</a>. Take the Cognitive Dominance Assessment <a href="https://www.markmclaughlinmd.com/cognitive-dominance-assessment" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>, and check out his blog <a href="https://www.markmclaughlinmd.com/articles" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><br><p><strong>Also mentioned in this episode:</strong></p><p><em>-</em><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B5KMGPG/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Maps of Meaning: The Architect of Belief</em></a> by Jordan B. Peterson</p><p><em>-</em><a href="https://www.amazon.com/12-Rules-for-Life-audiobook/dp/B0797Y87JC/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2WG5QVH4FP7GA&dchild=1&keywords=twelve+rules+for+life+by+jordan+peterson&qid=1593347022&s=audible&sprefix=twelve+rules%2Caudible%2C169&sr=1-1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos</em></a><em> by Jordan B. Peterson</em></p><p><em>-</em><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Turning-Pro-Steven-Pressfield-audiobook/dp/B07FWS2FHP/ref=sr_1_1?crid=N4U3FA3C4SG0&dchild=1&keywords=turning+pro+by+steven+pressfield&qid=1593347061&s=audible&sprefix=turning+pro%2Caudible%2C167&sr=1-1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Turning Pro: Tap Your Inner Power and Create Your Life’s Work</em></a> by Steven Pressfield</p><p><em>-</em><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Antifragile-Things-That-Disorder-Incerto/dp/0812979680/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1593347145&sr=1-1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Antifragile: Things That Gain from Disorder</em></a><em> by Nassim Nicholas Taleb</em></p><p><em>-</em><a href="https://www.amazon.com/10-Happier-Revised-Self-Help-Works/dp/0062917609/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1WP9SDASQJ9HD&dchild=1&keywords=ten+percent+happier+book&qid=1593347244&s=books&sprefix=ten+perce%2Cstripbooks%2C174&sr=1-2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>10% Happier Revised Edition: How I Tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress Without Losing My Edge, and Found Self-Help That Actually Works--A True Story</em></a><em> by Dan Harris</em></p><p>-<a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ten-percent-happier-meditation/id992210239" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">10 Percent Happier Meditation</a> app</p><br><p>For more on Dhru Purohit, be sure to follow him on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dhrupurohit/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@dhrupurohit</a>, on Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DHRUxPUROHIT/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@dhruxpurohit</a>, on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/dhrupurohit" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@dhrupurohit</a>, and on YouTube <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBnLhz50WZAvsF4S72xtESA?view_as=subscriber" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@dhrupurohit</a>. You can also text Dhru at (302) 200-5643 or click here <a href="https://my.community.com/dhrupurohit" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://my.community.com/dhrupurohit</a>.</p><br><p>Interested in joining Dhru’s <em>Broken Brain Podcast </em>Facebook Community? Submit your request to join here: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2819627591487473/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/2819627591487473/</a>.</p><br><hr><p style="color:grey;font-size:0.75em;"> See <a style="color:grey;" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>
