The Fifth Dimension

Evan McDermod
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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. 

  1. The Sacred Initiation: Why You Haven’t Changed Yet

    4 DAYS AGO

    The Sacred Initiation: Why You Haven’t Changed Yet

    Send us Fan Mail 319 - Most people don’t fail because they lack discipline—they fail because they’ve never been initiated into a new version of themselves. In this episode of The Fifth Dimension, we go deeper into the philosophy of Iron & Ether and explore why real transformation requires more than motivation, knowledge, or temporary effort. It requires a sacred initiation—a moment where your old identity no longer comes with you. Drawing from the Hero’s Journey as outlined in The Hero with a Thousand Faces, this episode breaks down the true path of transformation: the call to change, the resistance we all face, the descent into discomfort, and the rebirth into a higher version of self. We also explore the psychological dimension of change through the lens of Carl Jung, uncovering how the “shadow” shows up in our daily habits, inconsistencies, and patterns of self-sabotage. This is not surface-level motivation. This is about confronting the truth of who you’ve been—and deciding who you’re ready to become. Iron & Ether represents the union of physical discipline (Iron) and internal awareness (Ether). Together, they form a structured path of initiation designed to rebuild your body, your habits, and your identity from the ground up. If you’ve been stuck in cycles of starting over, lacking consistency, or feeling like you’re capable of more—this episode is your call to step forward. — ⚔️ Apply for Iron & Ether Coaching 📩 Follow for more content on discipline, identity, and transformation 🎙️ Listen to more episodes of The Fifth Dimension Podcast — Topics covered: Why most people never changeThe psychology of discipline and identityThe Hero’s Journey and personal transformationSelf-sabotage and shadow workHow to stop starting overBuilding consistency and structureThe Iron & Ether philosophy— You don’t need more information. You need a moment of decision. Connect with Leo Buy Me a Coffee New Fifth Dimension Merchandise Purchase Seasons of Becoming Book a Tarot Reading Connect with Evan: Subscribe on Substack Follow on Instagram Follow on X Support the show

    47 min
  2. Leo Zagami - Confessions of an Illuminati

    6 DAYS AGO

    Leo Zagami - Confessions of an Illuminati

    Send us Fan Mail 318 - Leo Zagami is a writer, researcher, and the author of Confessions of an Illuminati, a 12 book series detailing the history and secret structure of the invisible Illuminati network. In this powerful episode, I sit down with Leo to explore his extraordinary journey—from being initiated into Freemasonry and the Illuminati to ultimately walking away and dedicating his life to exposing hidden power structures. We go far beyond surface-level discussion. This episode dives deep into the inner workings of secret societies, their historical and modern influence, and the spiritual, political, and technological forces shaping our world today. We also explore the controversial history and influence of the Sabbatean Frankists, the rise of technocracy, and what many are calling the emergence of a “New World Order.” Most importantly, we discuss the path forward—decentralization, sovereignty, and reclaiming individual power in an increasingly controlled world. 🔑 In this episode, we explore: -Leo Zagami’s initiation into secret societies and why he chose to leave -The real purpose and influence of Freemasonry and the Illuminati today -The hidden historical role of Sabbatean Frankists -Technocracy, transhumanism, and the architecture of control -The concept of a New World Order and its implications -Decentralization, freedom, and spiritual sovereignty -How individuals can reclaim their power in a shifting global system This is not just a conversation—it’s an invitation to question everything, think deeper, and step into your own awareness. 🎙️ The Fifth Dimension Podcast is dedicated to uncovering truth in our collective myths and helping you realign with deeper meaning and purpose. Connect with Leo Buy Me a Coffee Iron & Ether: Book Your Fitness Consultation New Fifth Dimension Merchandise Purchase Seasons of Becoming Book a Tarot Reading Connect with Evan: Subscribe on Substack Follow on Instagram Follow on X Support the show

    1hr 24min
  3. Inna Segal - The Secret Language of Your Body

    28 APR

    Inna Segal - The Secret Language of Your Body

    Send us Fan Mail 317 - Inna Segal is a pioneer in the field of energy medicine and human consciousness. Her book, The Secret Language of Your Body, has been translated into 27 different languages and sold over a million copies worldwide. In this powerful episode of The Fifth Dimension, I sit down with Inna Segal to explore the deeper truths behind healing, consciousness, and what it really means to awaken in today’s world. We go far beyond surface-level spirituality and dive into the foundational principles behind The Secret Language of Your Body—unpacking how physical symptoms are not random, but intelligent messages from the body guiding us toward deeper awareness and transformation. Inna shares her own profound self-healing journey, revealing how she moved beyond limitations and tapped into higher states of consciousness to facilitate real change—not just physically, but emotionally and spiritually. This conversation challenges the modern “quick fix” approach to spirituality and instead invites you into a deeper, more embodied path—one that integrates the higher self with an evolved, conscious ego. We also explore: -The true connection between spirituality and physical healing -Why many people stay stuck in surface-level awakening -How to interpret the hidden messages within your body -The integration of the higher self without bypassing the human experience -The evolution of the ego as a necessary step in awakening -What this current “age of awakening” really means for humanity If you’ve been feeling the call to go deeper—to move beyond spiritual clichés and into real transformation—this episode will resonate on a profound level. This is not just about healing symptoms. This is about remembering who you truly are. Connect with Inna Buy Me a Coffee Iron & Ether: Book Your Fitness Consultation New Fifth Dimension Merchandise Purchase Seasons of Becoming Book a Tarot Reading Connect with Evan: Subscribe on Substack Follow on Instagram Follow on X Support the show

    1hr 28min
  4. The New Initiation: Breaking the Spell of the World

    23 APR

    The New Initiation: Breaking the Spell of the World

    Send us Fan Mail 316 - Are we living freely… or have we been slowly conditioned into a system that disconnects us from our own soul? In this raw, unfiltered solo episode of The Fifth Dimension, Evan McDermod breaks down the hidden forces shaping modern life—technocracy, comfort-based control, and the subtle ways we are guided away from authenticity. This is not just a conversation… it’s an initiation. We explore the deeper spiritual implications of a world driven by convenience, the loss of inner authority, and how resistance disguises itself as logic and delay. If you’ve been feeling the call to step into your truth, break patterns of self-sabotage, and reclaim your sovereignty—this episode is for you. This marks the beginning of a new era of The Fifth Dimension. Topics Covered: -Technocracy and the illusion of freedom -Spiritual disconnection in the modern world -The “monitored soul” and inner sovereignty -Resistance, avoidance, and self-sabotage -Why you don’t need clarity—you need courage -Walking your own path (even if it costs you everything) -Love, truth, and emotional sovereignty -The emerging new social contract and voluntaryism -Breaking free from societal programming This episode is for those who are ready to: -Question reality and reclaim their truth -Step into authenticity without fear of judgment -Break cycles of self-sabotage and limitation -Align with purpose, meaning, and inner knowing The Fifth Dimension isn’t a place—it’s what happens when you stop betraying yourself. Buy Me a Coffee Iron & Ether: Book Your Fitness Consultation New Fifth Dimension Merchandise Purchase Seasons of Becoming Book a Tarot Reading Connect with Evan: Subscribe on Substack Follow on Instagram Follow on X Support the show

    58 min

  5. 22 MAR

    Anthony Schneider - Divine Timing & Spiritual Alignment

    Send us Fan Mail 315 - Step into the mystery of divine timing in this powerful live, in-studio conversation on The Fifth Dimension with special guest Anthony Schneider. In this episode, we explore the unfolding journey of spiritual growth, healing, and alignment, and what it truly means to trust the sacred rhythm of life. We dive into the heart behind the launch of Sacred Vib3s, the inner transformation required to walk a spiritual path, and the awakening realization that our essence is infinite, eternal, and deeply connected to Source. This dialogue is an invitation to surrender control, trust the timing of your becoming, and remember who you are beyond fear, limitation, and separation. If you’re on a path of consciousness, healing, or spiritual awakening, this episode was created for you. Topics explored: -Divine timing and trusting the unfolding path -The creation and vision of Sacred Vib3s -Spiritual healing, growth, and inner transformation -Living in alignment with your eternal nature -Remembering your connection to Source and unity consciousness Listen with an open heart, and allow this conversation to meet you exactly where you are. This episode was recorder February 14, 2026. Uploaded late due to technical difficulties with recording software. Buy Me a Coffee Iron & Ether: Book Your Fitness Consultation New Fifth Dimension Merchandise Purchase Seasons of Becoming Book a Tarot Reading Connect with Evan: Subscribe on Substack Follow on Instagram Follow on X Support the show Support the show

    1hr 8min
  6. The Self-Help Trap: Growth Without Arrival

    20 JAN

    The Self-Help Trap: Growth Without Arrival

    Send us Fan Mail 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 dysregulation and the commodification of insecurity, this episode dismantles the illusion that arrival is always somewhere in the future. This conversation is not anti-growth. It’s about mature growth. The kind that reduces urgency instead of intensifying it. Topics Covered • When self-help turns into avoidance • The psychology of compulsive personal growth • Spiritual bypassing and elegant avoidance • Why the nervous system heals through safety, not self-surveillance • The self-help marketplace and the business of “not yet” • The difference between becoming and inhabiting • What real inner maturity actually feels like Key Question Explored What if growth isn’t about fixing yourself… but about ending the belief that you’re unfinished? This episode is for anyone who feels exhausted by constant self-improvement, suspicious of spiritual perfectionism, or ready to step out of the endless chase and into grounded presence. If you’ve ever wondered why healing never seems to end, this conversation may offer a different answer. Listen. Reflect. Arrive. 🔔 Subscribe for deep conversations on consciousness, inner development, spiritual psychology, and reclaiming sovereignty from modern control systems. 👍 Like, comment, and share if this resonated. Your engagement helps this reach others who may be stuck in the same loop. Buy Me a Coffee Book a Donation Based New Years Tarot Spread Iron & Ether: Book Your Fitness Consultation New Fifth Dimension Merchandise Purchase Seasons of Becoming Book a Tarot Reading Connect with Evan: Subscribe on Substack Follow on Instagram Follow on X Support the show

    1hr 7min
  7. The Return of the Soul: Reviving the Forgotten Dimension of Human Life

    11 JAN

    The Return of the Soul: Reviving the Forgotten Dimension of Human Life

    Send us Fan Mail 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 reintegration, offering a language for the quiet ache many carry but cannot name. Rather than escaping the world, this conversation is about remembering how to live fully within it. 🔥 Themes Explored -Defending inner truth in a culture that pressures conformity -Remembering wholeness in a fragmented world -Embodying creativity, vitality, and inner authority -Navigating uncertainty, intuition, and the inner night -Spiritual exile in a materially abundant society -The difference between survival and belonging -Visioning a life beyond inherited timelines -Devotion through small, consistent acts -Trusting the unknown and beginning again -Necessary endings and the death of false identities -Unmasking illusion and reclaiming inner truth -Integrating spirit and humanity into a lived path 🌀 What This Episode Offers This is not a motivational talk or surface-level spirituality. It is an invitation to: -Reclaim depth in an age of distraction -Honor grief, confusion, and longing as initiatory -Reawaken intuition and inner listening -Live spiritually without abandoning the human experience -Become a bridge between the sacred and the ordinary 🌿 This Episode Is For You If… -You feel something essential is missing from modern life -You’re tired of productivity culture masquerading as purpose -You’re drawn to myth, depth psychology, spirituality, and meaning -You’ve experienced loss, transition, or identity death -You want to live with soul, not just survive Buy Me a Coffee Book a Donation Based New Years Tarot Spread Iron & Ether: Book Your Fitness Consultation New Fifth Dimension Merchandise Purchase Seasons of Becoming Book a Tarot Reading Connect with Evan: Subscribe on Substack Follow on Instagram Follow on X Support the show

    56 min
  8. Iron & Ether: Forge the Body, Awaken the Spirit

    9 JAN

    Iron & Ether: Forge the Body, Awaken the Spirit

    Send us Fan Mail 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. We explore the core question at the heart of Iron & Ether: How do we integrate spirit into fitness without bypassing the body or diluting strength? This episode is for those who feel called to: • Train with intention, not vanity • Build strength that carries meaning • Reclaim discipline as devotion • Ground spirituality into lived embodiment Topics Covered: • What Iron & Ether really means • Why modern fitness feels empty—and modern spirituality feels disembodied • Strength training as a nervous system and consciousness practice • Breath, presence, and intention under resistance • Why the body is not an obstacle to awakening—but the doorway • Who Iron & Ether is for (and who it isn’t) • Building a body capable of carrying the soul This is not motivational fitness. This is not aesthetic worship. This is not spiritual bypassing. Iron & Ether is about becoming whole. If you’re tired of fragmented self-improvement and ready for embodied discipline, grounded spirituality, and sovereign strength, this episode is your initiation. Book a Donation Based New Years Tarot Spread Iron & Ether: Book Your Fitness Consultation New Fifth Dimension Merchandise Purchase Seasons of Becoming Book a Tarot Reading Connect with Evan: Subscribe on Substack Follow on Instagram Follow on X Support the show

    1hr 18min
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Ratings & Reviews

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About

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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  • Creator
    Evan McDermod
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    319
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Fifth Dimension
  • Show Website
    The Fifth Dimension

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