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ABOUT DOC

Dr. McLaughlin’s mission: To teach, coach, guide, help, and lead individuals, groups, teams, and businesses to the concepts of life alignment to help them become the best version of themselves. 

Patrick McLaughlin has been a chiropractor since 1991.  He has opened 7 practices in North Carolina and currently owns and operates two practices in eastern North Carolina (Morehead City and New Bern).  A serial entrepreneur, he has also been involved with Great Clips, Duck Donuts, StayDry Med Centers and Shape Med Centers.  He was involved with Great Clips hair franchises for 14 years and amassed 50 salons during his tenure and was recognized as one of the top ten franchisees in number of salons in North America. A lifelong avid reader and learner, McLaughlin now is writing and speaking to impact others.  He has been a guest lecturer at University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill's entrepreneur program since 2021. His first book "The Bear Facts of Life'' came out in July of 2024.  His second book "Life Alignment" will come out in December of 2024. He has been featured on several podcasts and also speaks to corporations across the country.  He has been married to Maria, his wife since 1995, and has four grown children, two daughters Payton and Parker, and two sons, Sean and Ethan. A huge dog lover, he has three dogs as well, one miniature poodle and two goldendoodles.  He enjoys golfing, boating, reading, music, concerts and live sporting events.

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GET TO KNOW ME

What’s the best concert you’ve been to?

Any Kings of Leon or Van Halen concerts

What’s the best book you’ve read recently?

Wild Problems by Russ Roberts

What is your favorite animal?

Aside from my beloved pets, bengal tigers, killer whales, and a

great horned owl (the baddest land, water, and air animals)

What’s your favorite food?

My wife’s Hungarian Chicken Paprikash

What’s your favorite movie?

The Gladiator

Do you have any hidden talents or hobbies? 

My ping pong game second to none 

Are you a sports fan? Who are your favorite teams?

Yes! Any school my kids went to. Carolina Panthers and Charlotte Hornets. 

 What’s one thing you’re really bad at?

Terrible at driving directions

What’s one thing you’re really good at?

Compressing knowledge

What show are you currently binge-watching?

Yellowstone and Cobra Kai

Have you ever met anyone famous?

The world famous wrestler, Rick Flair

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