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Send us Fan Mail 49 - The Iron Mind Fund was created by Nate Kern in honor of his late friend Kyle Burkey, who took his own life in the summer of 2018. The fund helps progress mental health awareness and resources for teens and young adults through fundraising leading up to the IronMan 2020 in Lake Placid, NY. Nate joins the podcast to discuss establishing the fund, resiliency in the time of a pan...

Send us Fan Mail 48 - With this dharma talk, Evan explores what it means to find inner peace. When we take a step back to inside of ourselves, we begin to live in a state of love and compassion. Thich Nhat Hanh Meditation Interact with The Fifth Dimension! Instagram Youtube TikTok Email Evan McDermod Become a Patreon Subscriber! On Patreon, you will have access to exclusive guided meditations with...

Send us Fan Mail 47 - Joe Mazzola is a personal trainer and former zen instructor. He joins the podcast to discuss ways we can use quarantine as a sabbatical for self-improvement, how to overcome our fears and conditioning, and how individual compassion can translate to a collective shift in our society. The episode concludes with a meditation technique that you can use in any moment to stay groun...

Send us Fan Mail 46 - Does individualism prevent us from thinking of ourselves as a collective identity? A sociopathic ethos has become infused within our society, yet we have seen it come completely crashing down with the events of this pandemic. Whether we eventually choose to go back to it or embrace a collective identity is a conscious choice for us to be making right here and now. Interact wi...

Send us Fan Mail 45 - I come with a message, from an unknown mystic. Interact with The Fifth Dimension! Instagram Youtube TikTok Email Evan McDermod Become a Patreon Subscriber! On Patreon, you will have access to exclusive guided meditations with Evan, Q&A's, an opportunity to interact with other subscribers, and early access to the featured guests coming on the podcast. Donate what you...

Send us Fan Mail 44 - Josh Wilson is a Breathwork Coach and Shamanic Healer. He joins the podcast to discuss his experience working with plant medicines, the healing nature of breathwork, and guides the listeners through a breathing exercise proven to reduces stress and boost your immune system. Connect with Josh! Instagram YouTube Human Being Reset Interact with The Fifth Dimension! Instagram You...

Send us Fan Mail 43 - What does it meant to live in abundance and how can we attract it infinitely into our lives? Now more than ever, we need to find ways to embrace the infinite abundance and potential that exists inside all of us. We can do this by recognizing our connection to the world around around us and the relationships we have, along with the unique potential each of us carry. Through gr...

Send us Fan Mail 42 -  We have all been forced to slow down. All of the systems that we organize ourselves in; consumerism, material conquest, etc. have all come to a rapid halt as we face the Coronavirus. However, when the dust settles, what happens next? Do we simply return to all of the systems that got us to this mess in the first place? Or do we collectively rise up and create a new world env...

Send us Fan Mail 41 - Dan Edelston is a certified yoga instructor, TedX Speaker, and author of the book One Breath, One Movement. Dan joins the podcast to discuss the power of yoga as a tool for transformation both on and off the mat. Now more than ever, we need to begin to look for ways to embark on a journey of self-improvement, and yoga provides the perfect avenue for just that. Connect with Da...

Send us Fan Mail 40 - There is only one way that we will overcome the Coronavirus and actually learn something from it. And that will be from embracing a global human connection. COVID-19 has taken the world by storm. Ask yourself, have you ever felt as connected to the rest of the globe as you do right now? The Coronavirus pandemic is PROVING that we need to drastically upgrade our current system...

Send us Fan Mail 39 - In October 2018, Amanda Webster stood on the edge of a Canadien hotel room ready to end her life. A song playing at the right place in the right time brought her down. At that moment, she made a pact with herself. She'd give it her all for one year, and if after that time she still felt the same desolation as that night, she gave herself permission to jump. Amanda joins...

Send us Fan Mail 38 - Based on the variances that exist in mainstream media reporting, nobody seems to fully know the facts surrounding the pandemic of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Our media is in business to get ratings, not fully present facts, and nothing drives ratings more than inciting fear and potential panic. With that in mind, it can be very difficult to receive factual information on the...

Send us Fan Mail 37 - Kimmar Anderson is a lightworker and host of The Black Biohacker , a podcast focused on hacking your biology through science and spirituality. Kimmar joins the show to discuss his experience with biohacking, mental health and psychedelics, and his journey into healing from a chronic illness. The Black Biohacker Podcast Apple Podcasts | Spotify Instagram Interact with The Fift...

Send us Fan Mail 36 - Eric Pratt has worked in law enforcement for 14 years, was an active Radical Mormon for 31 years, and now owns a restaurant and is in the process of writing his first book. Eric joins the podcast to discuss the disconnect between people and law enforcement, his time as a Radical Mormon and why he disavowed religion, and how mass societal conditioning has been implemented to b...

Send us Fan Mail 35 - When we venture into creative projects, we often expect to receive support from those who are closest to us. However, this is often not the case. When we don't receive this support, it feels like our authentic self expression is being rejected by those we care about. Understandably, it can be easy to give up at this stage. It is incredibly important to stick to the cours...

Send us Fan Mail 34 - "People with mental illnesses are, first and foremost, people." Pooja Mehta is a mental health advocate and the founder of Project I Define Me, a photo project that empowers people with mental illness to define themselves beyond just a stigmatized label. Pooja joins the podcast to discuss her own mental health journey, the creation of Project I Define Me , and ways...

Send us Fan Mail 33 - Being self-disciplined is a skill that many of us strive for, yet struggle to truly harness. However, discipline is the means of all spiritual evolution and personal growth. Through delaying gratification, accepting responsibility, and seeking truth we can begin to balance life's suffering in a way that keeps us striving towards self-awareness. The Road Less Traveled : M...

Send us Fan Mail 32 - The Century of the Self is a four-part BBC documentary, directed by Adam Curtis, focusing on Edward Bernay's use of Freudian Psychology to create a society of docile consumerism. This monologue analyzes the documentary and the implications it has for our society today. We live in an age of rugged individualism, as it is what's been conditioned into us as a manipulat...

Send us Fan Mail 31 - A Luminary can be defined as someone who is a light of inspiration to others, and this is exactly how to define Cheryl Engelhardt. She joins the podcast to discuss her newly released album Luminary , which is currently charting at the top of the New Age genre. Behind Luminary is an incredible story of overcoming adversity, embracing mindfulness practices, and finding creativi...

Send us Fan Mail 30 - Sam Robbins is a singer-songwriter living in the music hub of Nashville, TN. Sam joins the podcast to talk about his musical journey, learning to be more authentically creative, and overcoming setbacks he once viewed as "colossal failures." His new single Remind Me was released on January 31st, 2020, and is available on all streaming platforms. Sam Robbins | Instagr...

Send us Fan Mail 29 - Lauren Polly is the author of The Other Side of Bipolar and host of The Lighten Up Podcast. She joins the show to discuss the stigma surrounding mental health labels, how to use holistic approaches to healing, and harnessing the unique gifts that each individual person has. (Please note, there are times in this episode where the audio cuts in and out due to a technical issue....

Send us Fan Mail 28 - We are in an age of addiction. While the stereotype revolves around chemical dependencies such as drug and alcohol misuse, our definition is far too narrow and misses the point that addiction is immersed into our consumeristic culture. Evan breaks down his addictions that stem from a feeling of inadequacy, and how he is embracing the 12 step program to help overcome. We all h...

Send us Fan Mail 27 - Nicholas is a spiritual teacher and the thought leader behind The Wave & The Ocean community. He joins the show to discuss embracing the mindfulness journey, the importance of community, persisting through setbacks, and how to change the world. Connect with The Wave & The Ocean: Instagram Official Website Interact with The Fifth Dimension! Instagram Youtube TikTok Ema...

Send us Fan Mail 26 - How do we truly detach from material and ego in a consumption driven society? Evan analyzes the psychology of instant gratification, consumeristic mindsets, and how we can begin to detach from our egos when pursuing creativity. In order to truly gain fulfillment and a sense of purpose, we must begin to look outside the realms of consumers for validation. Interact with The Fif...

Send us Fan Mail 25 - We discuss the correlation between mindfulness and fitness, body image, and setting realistic expectations and goals for your personal fitness journey. Interact with The Fifth Dimension! Instagram Youtube TikTok Email Evan McDermod Become a Patreon Subscriber! On Patreon, you will have access to exclusive guided meditations with Evan, Q&A's, an opportunity to interac...