Episode #14 – Chris Bryan - a podcast by Keith OMalley-Farrell Matt Cotterill

Chris Bryan is an Irish International Open Water swimmer and PhD researcher in Psychological Resilience in Work and Sport. Recently published a research paper called



He is top 8 finish in World championships as well as multiple European cup wins and podiums. Currently living in Dubai and working as an aquatics coach and personal trainer. Chris delves deep into the world of competitive open water swimming, the challenges recreational athletes face when swimming and describes his interest in the psychological realm of mental resilience and the human brain's ability to bounce back from adversity.

Stressing the relevance of resilience: A systematic review of resilience across the domains of sport and work

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