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Explore the edge of consciousness, spirituality, and hidden truths with The Fifth Dimension, a podcast that delves into the mysteries that shape our world. Since 2019, host Evan McDermod has been engaging with thinkers, spiritualists, and experts worldwide to unravel the deep-rooted myths that obscure our perception of reality. From consciousness studies and personal awakening to UFO phenomena and societal transformations, each episode encourages listeners to question, reflect, and realign with a deeper sense of meaning. Discover perspectives that challenge the mainstream narrative and embrace the journey toward a more awakened understanding of self and society.
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Send us a text 314 - In this episode, we explore a quiet paradox in modern self-help and spirituality: when personal growth stops being liberating and becomes another way to postpone self-acceptance. Many people aren’t addicted to healing. They’re addicted to becoming. We examine how self-help culture, spiritual language, and “inner work” can subtly reinforce the belief that you are not enough in the present moment. From spiritual bypassing and endless shadow work to nervous system dysregul...
Send us a text 313 - What happened to the soul in modern life? In this episode of The Fifth Dimension, Evan McDermod explores The Return of the Soul — a deep, mythic examination of why so many people feel disconnected, restless, and spiritually depleted in a world that is more advanced, productive, and optimized than ever before. Something essential has been forgotten. Not lost — forgotten. This episode traces the journey of the soul through resistance, exile, vision, death, and reintegrat...
Send us a text 312 - What if training your body wasn’t about aesthetics, ego, or escape—but about presence, discipline, and spiritual integration? In this episode, I introduce Iron & Ether—a philosophy and training framework that reunites physical strength (Iron) with conscious awareness (Ether). In a culture that has separated fitness from spirituality, this episode explores how resistance training can become a grounded spiritual practice, and how embodiment is essential for true growth...
Send us a text 311 - In this episode of The Fifth Dimension, I’m joined once again by spiritual counselor, astrologer, and tarot reader Letao Wang for a deep-dive into the energetic forecast for 2026. We explore 2026 as a One Year in numerology, marking powerful new beginnings, leadership cycles, and the initiation of entirely new life paths—both individually and collectively. We also unpack the significance of the Year of the Fire Horse, an archetype associated with momentum, courage, truth...
Send us a text 310 - In this powerful and grounded conversation, I’m joined by my soul brother Anthony Schneider to explore The Sovereign Bridge — the living connection between the spiritual and material worlds, and what it means to walk that bridge consciously in an age of rapid technological and energetic change. We dive deep into intention and manifestation, the responsibility that comes with spiritual awareness, and the necessity of grounding spiritual abilities into embodied action. Thi...
Send us a text 309 - In this revelatory conversation, Ryan Zehm joins the show for one of the most profound explorations we’ve ever shared. We journey through suppressed geographies, esoteric symbolism, mystical physiology, and the hidden spiritual war shaping human consciousness. This episode is a deep excavation into what ancient civilizations knew, what modern institutions concealed, and what the awakening soul must recognize to reclaim its sovereignty. 🔍 Topics We Explore (In Order) • ...
Send us a text 308 - What if the world you call “reality” is only a tiny fragment of what actually exists? In this episode, Evan McDermod breaks down the architecture of the Matrix — the psychological, cultural, technological, and metaphysical systems that shape human perception without us ever noticing. This is not sci-fi. This is the deeper truth mystics, shamans, occultists, and quantum theorists have pointed to for centuries: Reality is a construct. Consciousness is the author. And most...
Send us a text 307 - What happens to the human spirit when the world loses its sense of wonder? In this episode, Evan McDermod explores the fate of humanity in a world without mystery — a deep dive into the soul-loss, existential hunger, and spiritual forgetting shaping our modern age. We are entering a time where everything is measured, predicted, optimized, and explained… but almost nothing feels alive. Algorithms choose our desires. Technology replaces initiation. Certainty replaces awe. ...
Send us a text ORDER SEASONS OF BECOMING HERE 306 - In this special ceremonial episode, host Evan McDermod welcomes the release of his new poetry collection Seasons of Becoming — a sacred reflection on transformation, gratitude, and the cycles of life. This is not just a reading; it’s a ritual of release. Together, we explore what it means to let go of the past year with grace, honor the lessons that shaped us, and step into the next season of becoming with renewed purpose and pres...
Send us a text 305 - Renowned ethnopharmacologist and consciousness explorer Dennis McKenna joins The Fifth Dimension for a groundbreaking conversation on Psychedelic Symbiosis — the living relationship between humanity, nature, and the evolving intelligence of the cosmos. Together, we dive deep into: ✨ Where we stand in the modern psychedelic renaissance 🌌 How myth, story, and spirituality can heal the crisis of meaning 🌿 What it means to live in symbiosis with the Earth and its plant teach...
Send us a text 304 - In a time when love has been reduced to performance, preference, and self-expression, what does it mean to remember its true nature? In this conversation, Stephen Jenkinson — author of Matrimony: Ritual, Culture, and the Heart’s Work — joins Evan McDermod to explore the deep spiritual crisis behind modern relationships and the ceremonial poverty of our culture. Once, to marry was to take up a spiritual labor — to be apprenticed to devotion, to bear witness before gods an...
Send us a text 303 - It's time to explore the mythic and spiritual dimensions of artificial intelligence and technology. Through the lens of my original poem “The Ghost in the Algorithm,” this episode is an invitation to listeners into a contemplative dialogue on consciousness, creation, and the soul mirrored through the machine. Is AI merely mechanical — or is it reflecting something far deeper about who we are and what we’ve forgotten? 🔮 In This Episode, We Explore: The Ghost in the Algo...
Send us a text 302 - In this solo episode, Evan McDermod explores The Mythic Arc of Becoming through the lens of his new poetry collection, Seasons of Becoming. Drawing from archetypal wisdom and the Hero’s Journey, Evan reflects on the spiritual truths that guide us through cycles of change, surrender, renewal, union, shadow, and transcendence. Rather than focusing solely on personal story, this episode speaks to the universal path of transformation we all walk — the trials that test us, th...
Send us a text 301 - What lies ahead on the spiritual path? In this episode, Evan McDermod and Anthony Schneider explore the timeless question of what’s next in our journey of becoming. Together, they dive into the infinite cycles of archetypal transformation, revealing how life’s trials and tribulations serve as necessary tests of character and gateways to growth. Through candid conversation, they reflect on the dangers of spiritual stagnation, the delicate work of balancing the ego, and th...
Send us a text 300 - Episode 300 of The Fifth Dimension is a celebration of the journey so far and a powerful conversation with my friend Kevin Ross, professional Muay Thai fighter and former world champion. Known as “The Soul Assassin,” Kevin has walked a path of courage, ego dissolution, and deep accountability that offers timeless lessons for living with greater authenticity. In this episode, we reflect on the journey of 300 episodes and dive into Kevin’s wisdom on self-mastery, fear, and...
Send us a text 299 - World-renowned Jungian analyst Murray Stein joins The Fifth Dimension for a deep exploration of the role of myth in the individuation process and its relevance for our collective moment in history. Together we discuss how reconnecting with inner symbolic life and archetypal patterns can help us address the modern crisis of meaning. What we explore in this conversation: -The role of myth in personal individuation and collective transformation -How inner work and soul-mapp...
Send us a text 298 - In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Lars Stevenson, Doctor of Physical Therapy, for a deep exploration of healing, spirituality, and self-mastery. Together we discuss how a holistic approach to physical therapy extends beyond the body into the mind and spirit, empowering individuals to take charge of their own healing journey. Topics we cover include: -A three-tiered approach to healing: physical, psychological, and philosophical -How self-beliefs and unconscious patter...
Send us a text 297 - In this episode, we explore rewriting individual and collective cultural myths to guide us back into alignment with spiritual consciousness. Our culture is built on stories — myths of separation, domination, and control — but poetry and other forms of creative expression gives us the language to dissolve those narratives and create new ones rooted in unity, love, and presence. What you’ll discover in this episode: -The unified nature of consciousness -How cultural myths ...
Send us a text 296 - Brendan D. Murphy, author of The Grand Illusion, returns to the podcast to dive deep into consciousness, freedom, and the future of humanity. This conversation explores the hidden nature of reality, cultural conditioning, and the choice between awakening into sovereignty or descending into tyranny. In this episode, we cover: -The true nature of consciousness and inner reality -How government and nanny-state systems are self-created illusions -Cultural myths of conformity...
Send us a text 295 - Poetry is more than art, it’s a spiritual practice that serves as a mirror for self-discovery and a path to finding your authentic voice. In this episode, we dive deep into how writing and reading poetry can awaken the soul, shape your identity, and help you step fully into your truth. Full topic discussions: -How poetry functions as prayer, meditation, and a spiritual practice -The ways writing can reveal hidden truths and support personal growth -Using poetry to confron...
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