How does a life unfold? Is it a continuous, linear story, or a more circuitous experience? In this interview, we speak with Dr. Stanly Krippner. Dr. Krippner is a pioneer and author in the fields of developmental psychology, parapsychology, trauma and PTSD, and has pioneered work in cross-cultural studies with indigenous healers from around the globe. He has held faculty positions at Saybrook University and is currently faculty at the California Institute of Integral Studies. Dr. Krippner joins us to discuss his autobiography, A Chaotic Life: the Menoirs of Dr. Stanley Krippner. This 3-volume set is published by the University Professors Press. In it, Dr. Krippner elucidates the fractal like quality hiis life spurred on by encounters with cultural luminaries, such as Micky Hart from the Grateful DeadAlan WattsMartin Luther KingNative American Medicine Man Rolling ThunderAlbert EllisDr. Krippner also sheds light on the people behind the scenes who had made such meetings possible. We discuss these encounters in this interview, his long career and research, as well as his process of writing his memoir about these fractal events that changed the course of his life in so many ways. Links: Dr. Krippner's website The book: A Chaotic Life The Psychology Talk Podcast is a unique conversation about psychology around the globe. Your host Dr. Scott Hoye discusses psychology and mental health trends with practitioners and experts to keep you informed about issues and trends in the industry. Dr. Hoye is a clinical psychologist and the director of Chicago Psychology Services, in Chicago, IL., USA. https://psych-talk.com https://www.instagram.com/psychtalkpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/psychtalkpodcast https://chicagopsychservices.com