Show overview
Lifting the Iceberg launched in 2019 and has put out 31 episodes in the time since. That works out to roughly 30 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 45 min and 1h 14m — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Arts show.
The catalogue appears to be on hiatus or wound down — the most recent episode landed 6.4 years ago, with no new episodes in over a year. The busiest year was 2019, with 30 episodes published. Published by Tyler James Burger.
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Join Tyler James Burger as he explores and illuminates the mysteries of the human experience.
Latest Episodes
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On Death Denial, Truth and Transcendence with Dr. Jordana Jacobs
On this episode, I talk with Dr. Jordana Jacobs, a clinical psychologist in private practice in New York City. Her approach is integrative, combining psychodynamic and existential therapy into her treatment of patients. Dr. Jacobs' training at Memorial Sloan Kettering working with terminally ill cancer patients, her studies in Northern India, and her Vipassana meditation practice inspired her research on the complex relationship between death awareness and love. Her dissertation, entitled "Till Death do us Part: The Effect of Mortality Salience on Satisfaction in Long-term Romantic Relationships" specifically explored the ways in which priming for death has the potential to increase intimacy in partnerships. In addition to seeing patients, Dr. Jacobs now speaks and leads retreats aimed towards helping people accept inevitable mortality so that they are able to live and love more fully.
On Neuro-Emotional Technique with Dr. Susan Burger
On this episode, I talk with Dr. Susan Burger about Neuro-Emotional Technique, or N.E.T, a radically innovative mind-body healing technique, in which Dr. Burger is an expert. Oh yah, she's also my mom.
On Numerology, Synchronicity and Love with Donnalynn Civello
On this episode, I talk to Donnalynn Civello. Donnalynn a life coach, numerologist, and intuitive healer. A few months ago, I attended one of Donnalynn's numerology circles, and was incredibly surprised by how much I gained from the experience. In this episode, I talk to Donnalynn about my original skepticism around numerology, as well as how we can understand the numbers that present themselves to us in order to overcome obstacles, break negative patterns and to live a better life.
On Meditiation, Hypnosis and Past-Life Regression with Daniel Ryan
Daniel maintains full-time private practice as Co-director at The Center for Integrative Hypnosis in New York City. With offices in Manhattan and Brooklyn, he offers hypnotherapy, regression therapy, mindfulness, and meditation to individuals, groups, and businesses.
On Death, Imagination and Visionary Art with Alex Hedstrom
On this episode, I talk with Swedish visionary artist Alex Hedstrom about why he creates art, what psychedelic visions can tell us about the existence of a collective unconscious, and how his relationship with death has informed his art.
On Menstrual Myths, Dreams and Reproductive Health with Katie Smith
On this episode, I sit down with reproductive-health consultant Katie Smith to explore one of the subject that I know least about; female menstruation, fertility and pregnancy.
On Burning Man, Visionary Art, and Social Sculpture with Alex Grey and Allyson Grey
On this episode, Alexa Spaddy and I sit down with Alex Grey and Allyson Grey to talk about our recent trip to Burning Man.
On Graphic Design, Social Media and Creative Collaboration with Alexa Spaddy
On this episode, Alexa Spaddy and I talk about our collaboration with Lifting the Iceberg, and I ask her about her work as a graphic designer and social media manager.
On Raising Interfaith Children with Dr. Susan Burger
On this episode, I interview Dr. Susan Burger, who is a chiropractor, public speaker, and my mother. One of the common themes I explore in this podcast is the "perennial philosophy"; the wisdom that threads itself through all religions and spiritual traditions. This is a curiosity of mine that I owe my mother for. We look back at her experiences with religion and spirituality, and what motivated her to raise my brother and I with and interfaith perspective.
On Money, Mankind and the Cosmos with Raphael Zaki
Media theorist Raphael Zaki comes by the podcast to think out loud about the themes and ideas that he is condensing into his first book, "On Money, Mankind and the Cosmos". We talk about the biases intrinsic in currency, how our definitions of value color the way we find meaning in our lives, and how we can program new games to play to spend our short time in this universe.
On Memes, Dreams and Subconscious Creativity with Danny Casale
On this episode, I talk to filmmaker and self-proclaimed "bad animator" Danny Casale, aka "coolman coffeedan". Two years ago, Danny created a short animation titled "snakes have legs" which went on to go viral, getting hundreds of millions of views from people all over the world. We talk about how memes spread in this way, the relationship between art and the collective unconscious, and how dreams have played a role in Danny's inspiration and creative process. You can stay up to date on any new podcasts by following Lifting the iceberg on Instagram and Facebook, or by going to liftingtheiceberg.com. This podcast is available for download on the website, as well as on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Play.
On the Evolution of Plants with Caro Arevalo
On this episode, I talk with Peruvian visionary artist Caro Arevalo about one of her more recent paintings, "The Evolution of Plants", where she maps the evolutionary journey of the plant kingdom on to a mandala structure. We talk about what inspired her to create this piece, and we geek out on plant consciousness, Jungian psychology, psychedelics, and the mysteries that the plant kingdom forces us to revel in. Be sure to check out Caro's work by following her on Instagram @cafeinacoli, or by checking out her Youtube channel. To stay up to date on any new podcasts, be sure to follow Lifting the Iceberg on Facebook and Instagram, or by going to liftingtheiceberg.com. Thank you to Alexa Spaddy for designing the graphics for this podcast. You can find out more about Alexa at alexaspaddy.com. Thank you to Kerusu for the soundtrack "Stay with Me". You can find Kerusu on Spotify, Youtube and Soundcloud.
On Education, Order and Nurturing Creativity with Brianna Spadafora
On this episode, I talk with Brianna Spadafora. Brianna is an elementary and middle-school teacher who has explored innovative approaches to teaching, as well as having first-hand experience with the flaws of conventional public school education. We explore how teachers and institutions can help serve children in the unfolding of their true potential and their innate curiosities, rather than forcing upon them an institutional ideal.
On Psychedelics and Creativity with Amy Mastrine
On this episode, I talk to Amy Mastrine from MAPS, the Multidisciplinary Association of Psychedelic Studies. Amy is a brilliant artist who has tremendous insight into the intersection between psychedelics and creativity. We talk about how psychedelics can be used to enhance creativity, but we also talk about some really important points on this subject that I feel aren't talked about often enough, such as the potential downsides of being too creative and open as the result of psychedelic use.
On Photography, Storytelling and the Creative Process with Genevieve Kim
On this episode I talk with Genevieve Kim. Genevieve is a storyteller, photographer and creative consultant whose work focuses on capturing her subjects essential, vital force. Genevieve is all about telling stories and about helping people discover the stories within themselves. We have a great discussion on her background in photography, using photography as a way to tell stories, and how artists can stay both creative and true to themselves in the modern digital landscape. Thanks again for listening to the lifting the iceberg podcast. You can stay up to date on any new podcasts by following liftingtheiceberg on Instagram and facebook, or by going to liftingtheiceberg.com You can check out Genevieve's work at genevievekim.com, but definitely check out her Instagram page @triangleflash to check out more of her photography, as well as photos from her Eye See You project Thank you to Alexa Spaddy for designing the graphics for this podcast. You can check out Alexa at alexaspaddy.com.
On Visionary Art, Mysticism and Mapping Mystery with Alex Aliume
On this episode, I talk to Alex Aliume about his art, mystical experience, and the mystery that fuels his artistic inspiration.
On the Coevolution of Art and Religion with Professor Kareem Johnson
Kareem Johnson is a Professor of Psychology at Temple University, whose expertise, among others, is Evolutionary Psychology, but more specifically, what he calls Quantum Evolutionary Psychology, which is the name of the Capstone class of his that I took before I graduated at Temple, where I did my thesis on the influence that altered states of consciousness had on the emergence of art. His course was one of the most important ones I've ever taken, and it greatly influenced my focus for this podcast. It was an honor to have him on, and I know you guys will love it as much as I did.
On Cacao Shamanism with Kelly Keefe
On Virtual Reality Therapy for Alzheimer's and Dementia with Ross Divers
On this episode I talk to Ross Divers, a researcher in the Cognitive Neuropsychology Lab at Temple University who is currently researching the use of virtual reality therapy to treat Alzheimer's and dementia.
On Permaculture, Gaia and Biomimetic Spirituality with Delvin Solkinson
On this episode, I sit down with Delvin Solkinson. Delvin is a permaculture design expert who has traveled the world to study the principles, patterns and processes found in nature to improve human systems ranging from agriculture, politics, renewable energy, and to even spirituality and religion.