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The Fifth DimensionSeasons of BecomingSend us a textORDER SEASONS OF BECOMING HERE306 - 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 presence.Th...
2025-11-151h 04
The Fifth DimensionStephen Jenkinson - Matrimony: Ritual, Culture, and the Heart's WorkSend us a text304 - 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 and community, to mother the culture through love’s endurance. Today, that mythic inheritance has nearly...
2025-10-191h 10
The Fifth DimensionThe Mythic Arc of BecomingSend us a text302 - 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, the darkness that refines us, and the eternal becoming that calls us into wholeness. Through the...
2025-10-051h 36
The Fifth DimensionBrett from The Hollow Truths - Committing a Thought Crime!Send us a text145 - Lead vocalist Brett from The Hollow Truths joins The Fifth Dimension. As a band, they perform rock n' roll tailored to the unrest of the masses. Their latest single, Thought Crime, was released in June 2021.Brett and Evan discuss becoming thought criminals and the podcast concludes with a special performance of Thought Crime.Interact with The Hollow Truths:SpotifyInstagramPart-Time Rockstar PodcastEvan’s new book ...
2021-07-141h 06
The Fifth DimensionProject Blue BeamSend us a text140 - "If you cannot see, if you cannot learn, if you cannot understand, then you and your family and friends will succumb to the fires of the crematoria that have been built in every state and every major city on earth, built to deal with you." - Serge MonastProject Blue Beam is a "conspiracy theory" predicting the birth of a one-world religion through the emergence of the perceived "Antichrist" and fake alien invasion. Based on the accuracy of the "conspiracy theorists" this past year and the...
2021-06-091h 11
The Fifth DimensionAwaken WithinSend us a text112 - Don’t be fooled - what you label as “self” is nothing but conditioning.Let me ask you one simple question: “who are you?” Who is it that you are when we begin to peel back the fabrics of your constructed identity? Take a minute to reflect upon this, free write on it. This question sounds simple, yet is deeply profound and dives into the heart of what it means to be human.Often, when we are asked who we are, we are quick to recite our preconditioned responses t...
2021-01-2631 min
The Fifth DimensionDominick Domingo - Artistic Expression & the Inward JourneySend us a text94 - Dominick Domingo is an author, illustrator and animation artist. He graduated from Art Center College of Design with a BFA in Illustration. Having interned at Disney Feature Animation during school, he began work immediately after graduation on a new project to become known as The Lion King. He continued on, in both LA and Paris, painting backgrounds and visually developing Pocahontas, Hunchback of Notre Dame, Tarzan, Little Match Girl, and One By One. After eleven years in animation, Dominick embarked on his own live action film-making career and writing books....
2020-10-262h 04
The Fifth DimensionDr. Neal Klein - Exploring the True SelfSend us a text93 - Dr. Neal Klein is an Associate Professor of psychology at Lesley University and founder of Trance-Ending Times, which provides digestible stories that focus on cutting edge psychology, as well as the necessary practical skills to put this work into action.What a blessing to be able to have one of my own earliest mentors in Neal on the show and to share this space! We discuss the nature of the self, integrating an inward journey and holistic perspective, and what it means to be having this human experience.
2020-10-121h 02
The Fifth DimensionInterconnectivitySend us a text92 - And so it is told, the story of interconnectivity. It is time to awaken to our natural state. We must leave behind the paradigms of materialism and return to all that is; unconditional love.Since the dawn of civilization, we have built our foundation of society on an illusion of separation. We are told to seek purpose and fulfillment outside of ourselves through the means of social status and material gain. It is only through the Shamanic lens of understanding do we see the true nature of reality. Inner power...
2020-10-0725 min
The Fifth DimensionTigh The Alien - Livin' the DreamSend us a text91 - Tigh The Alien makes his long awaited debut on The Fifth Dimension! Tigh is a musician and content creator. On the show we discuss a range of topics from past lives and twin flames to following your dreams and discovering purpose.Follow Tigh The AlienIf you like the show, leave us a Review :)Interact with The Fifth Dimension!InstagramYoutubeLet’s Meditate!...
2020-10-051h 34
The Fifth DimensionDr. Tommy John - Heal Yourself, Heal the WorldSend us a text90 - Dr. Tommy John is a performance and healing specialist with over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He joins The Fifth Dimension to discuss the urgent need for everybody to engage deeply in the process of healing. There is a concerted effort from those in power to control the population with striking fear, and if we are not in alignment with our own energy we are prone to be swept up in this manipulation. This alignment with our true self requires a willingness to look inward and heal. We cannot heal...
2020-09-281h 03
The Fifth DimensionBilly Mandarino - THE NOW-ISTSend us a text89 - Billy Mandarino is an author, speaker, teacher, musician, and founder of THE NOW-IST principles. His book The Now-ist outlines how to use present moment awareness and imagination to attract abundance into our lives. Our lives tend to get caught up in the doing, and in the process we lose track of simply being. Billy joins the podcast to discuss the principles of living as a Now-ist, along with ways we can all begin to cultivate conscious awareness of the now.Connect with BillyBillyMandarino.com...
2020-09-231h 05
The Fifth DimensionSankarshan Das - Achieving Spiritual PerfectionSend us a text88 - Sankarshan Das Adhikari is a spiritual master and initiating guru with the International Society for Krishna Consciousness. Sankarshan Das received instruction from Vishnujana Swami, also a disciple of A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada.Sankarshan Das joins the podcast to discuss achieving a state of spiritual perfection and how to rid the world of chaos.Connect with Sankarshan DasWorldLeader.comTurnOnTheWorld.comUltimate Self RealizationIf you like the show...
2020-09-2157 min
The Fifth DimensionMatthew Scarfo - Unlocking Limitless PotentialSend us a text87 - Matthew Scarfo is a nationally recognized Human Movement & Performance Specialist, with over 20 years of experience in the fitness industry. Matt lives by the idea that the greatest tragedy in life is unrealized potential, and few lucky souls can rest having lived a truly fulfilling life. Whether physical performance, emotional, financial, familial, or spiritual - we can all perform better.Matt joins the show to discuss the keys to unlocking the limitless potential that exists within ourselves. Only those brave enough to explore the bounds of their potential are blessed in...
2020-09-181h 07
The Fifth DimensionKimberly Spencer - Crown Yourself: Claiming Your Inner PowerSend us a text86 - Kimberly Spencer is an award-winning high-performance coach, and trainer, Amazon best-selling co-author, international motivational speaker, and the founder of CrownYourself.com, helping high achieving visionary leaders build their empire and sparkle with holistic fulfillment in their bodies, businesses, and relationships.From her entrepreneurial beginnings at five selling bags of glitter-water to her neighbors, to becoming an award-winning screenwriter, certified Pilates instructor, Miss Congeniality, and six-time WEGO Health Activist Award nominee, Kimberly is proof that it's better to make your own mold than to conform to someone else's.Kimberly...
2020-09-141h 20
The Fifth DimensionDr. Lindsey Elmore - A Natural Approach to Wellness and MedicineSend us a text85 - Dr. Lindsey Elmore is a pharmacist, natural wellness expert, vegan chef, yogi and business strategy coach. She is a Board-Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist and licensed to practice in three states. Through her own personal challenges, Dr. Elmore discovered Chinese medicine, herbal medicines, supplement, vitamins and mineral, chiropractic care, and yoga and meditation and this started her on a natural wellness journey. She has since dedicated her life to integrating herbal and natural medicines to redefining the western approach to healing.Dr. Elmore joins the podcast to discuss balancing eastern and western...
2020-09-071h 09
The Fifth DimensionDr. Betty Kovacs - Retracing Our Lost Shamanic HistorySend us a text84 - Dr. Betty J. Kovacs’ extensive study of the shaman-mystic spiritual tradition of prehistory reveals how early knowledge of the blueprint for our evolution was distorted and covered up by Western religions. More than 2,500 years of repression by both Church and State have thwarted our evolution, forced our science into a limited, materialistic understanding of life, and now threatens the survival of all life on our planet. We need to know this history. Twentieth-century scholars have unearthed this lost history in the nick of time. In spite of its repression, this is the fif...
2020-09-021h 10
The Fifth DimensionAnna Brown - Non-Duality: Embracing All That IsSend us a text83 - Anna Brown joins the podcast to bring us the message of non-duality. While piercing the veil of illusion of space and time, Anna is a mirror to reflect What Simply Is - Heaven, Paradise, All That Is. Her simple message here is there is no personal self with free will and volition; there is only THIS. And this is wholeness, oneness, non-duality. Separation does not exist, nor does a path to enlightenment. There is only enlightenment or freedom appearing as all of these myriads of expressions we call "you" and "me." All...
2020-08-311h 05
The Fifth DimensionPete Evans - Evolving Our Health and ConsciousnessSend us a text82 - Pete Evans is an internationally renowned and household chef, restauranteur, author and television presenter. His passion for food and living a healthy lifestyle inspires individuals and families around the world. Pete joins the podcast to discuss the deceptive public health narrative that dominates societal discourse, along with how we can begin to take control of our own well-being and contribute to raising the collective consciousness.Pete Evans Official WebsitePodcastInstagramFacebook
2020-08-281h 37
The Fifth DimensionKing Randall - The Making of MenSend us a text81 - King Randall is the founder of The X for Boys, a program working to teach self-sufficiency and provide guidance for teenage boys. The program works to "raise the mind of young boys and make them into men," and is in the process of transforming into a boy's academy in Albany, Georgia. King joins the show to discuss the creation of The X for Boys, the devastating impact of a lack of male role models, and the steps necessary we need to take to promote self-sufficiency with our youth.Donate to...
2020-08-241h 03
The Fifth DimensionChristina Yslas - Food as MedicineSend us a text80 - Christina Yslas is a yoga & meditation practitioner and the founder of Fiat Lux Yoga. She rejoins the podcast to discuss the idea that our food is the primary source of medicine for our bodies, super-foods that are unknown to most of the population, and how we have become disconnected from the ancient wisdom and relationship that has long been part of humans' relationship with food.Some of the super-foods and supplements we talked about include Shilajit, Elderberry, Chlorella, Spirulina, and Collodial Silver.Connect with Christina:
2020-08-171h 30
The Fifth DimensionEric Christiansen - Through the Lens of HopeSend us a text79 - For the last 28 years, Eric Christiansen has created films chronicling trauma, human resilience and grief recovery. Supported by clinical research and used as a tool by top mental health institutions, Eric’s films educate and create awareness around the complex and myriad issues of trauma and grief. As a director, he strives to shed light on the hardships of individuals struggling after trauma and eliminate the stigma attached to those suffering from mental health issues.His latest film, unMASKing HOPE, chronicles the extraordinary stories of a disparate group of survivors str...
2020-08-101h 00
The Fifth DimensionHowi Spangler - Message to the WorldSend us a text78 - Howi Spangler returns to make his second appearance on The Fifth Dimension! Howi is the lead singer of Ballyhoo! and host of Tales from the Green Room podcast. Always inspiring creativity in his listeners, Howi comes on and talks about learning to adapt an entrepreneurial mindset, viewing obstacles and struggles as tools for personal breakthrough, and the message of Ballyhoo's latest album Message to the World.Stream Ballyhoo's new album:Message to the World (Spotify link)Howi Spangler:
2020-08-031h 18
The Fifth DimensionThe Power of a SmileSend us a text77 - Cultivate inner peace and learn the power of your smile. Your perception creates your reality, so if you choose love, love will also choose youIf you like the show, leave us a Review :)Interact with The Fifth Dimension!InstagramYoutubeLet’s Meditate!The Fifth Dimension ShopEvan McDermodLearn about The 30 Day Transformation & Consultations!
2020-07-3021 min
The Fifth DimensionJulian DeVoe - Integrating Our ShadowSend us a text76 - Julian DeVoe is a shamanic healer, yogi, and seeker of truth. He joins the podcast to discuss ways of integrating the shadow side of ourselves, along with providing shamanic insights for the modern world.JulianDeVoe.comInstagramIf you like the show, leave us a Review :)Interact with The Fifth Dimension!InstagramYoutubeLet’s Meditate!The Fifth Dimension Shop...
2020-07-271h 32
The Fifth DimensionJames Patrick - 8 Small Habits to Change Your LifeSend us a text75 - James Patrick is an award winning photographer, best selling author, entrepreneur coach, podcast host and public speaker. Leveraging his diverse experience, James has presented on stages coast-to-coast in the United States with the mission to create art and opportunity for others. James joins the podcast to discuss the 8 simple habits that he has incorporated into his daily routine that have changed his life. These simple techniques have transformed James' body, mind, relationships, and business as he continues to work towards giving others the opportunity to become the best versions of themselves.
2020-07-231h 01
The Fifth DimensionBarrington Martin II - A New Way ForwardSend us a text74 - Barrington Martin II is a former congressional candidate in GA-D05. He joins the podcast to discuss his democratic primary run against John Lewis, enacting "The Dream" first outlined by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, and how the simple solutions we need represent a new forward for humanity.This episode is dedicated to former Civil Rights icon John Lewis. This conversation took place a few days before his passing. Based on the unfortunate circumstances, I truly believe Barrington is the representation we need to bring humanistic policies to the forefront. If...
2020-07-201h 07
The Fifth DimensionRoundtree - BugsSend us a text73 - Roundtree returns to the show, this time with his new album Bugs! A metaphor for the things in life that get under your skin, Bugs releases on all streaming platforms July 17, 2020. In this episode, we discuss healing and authenticity within the creative process, along with a needed call for action on societal social change.Stream Bugs HEREInteract with The Fifth Dimension!InstagramYoutubeLet’s Meditate!Evan McDermod...
2020-07-1558 min
The Fifth DimensionShould You Take the Red Pill?Send us a text72 - The idea of the "red pill" has made a re-emergence within our society as of late. However, due to the political nature of the discussions involved, we often forget the true meaning of red pilling. The red pill represents truth, authenticity, and personal freedom. When we choose to take it, we embark on our own hero's journey into the great mysteries of the unknown. However, only you can decide whether or not you will begin this quest. So the question is, what pill will you choose to take? The choice is yours...
2020-07-1232 min
The Fifth DimensionFernando Flores - Cultivating Emotional IntelligenceSend us a text71 - Fernando Flores is a trial and litigation attorney, high-performance coach, international speaker, and the founder of Health and Wellness University. Fernando joins the podcast to discuss the importance of emotional intelligence, why our systems promote stress and our unnatural to the human condition, and what a predominantly emotionally intelligent society would look like.Fernando FloresHealth & Wellness UniversityIf you like the show, leave us a Review :)Interact with The Fifth Dimension!
2020-07-051h 11
The Fifth DimensionDennis McKenna - Psychedelics & The New ParadigmSend us a text70 - Dennis McKenna has conducted research in ethnopharmacology for over 40 years. He is a founding board member of the Heffter Research Institute, and was a key investigator on the Hoasca Project, the first biomedical investigation of ayahuasca. He is the younger brother of Terence McKenna. From 2000 to 2017, he taught courses on Ethnopharmacology and Plants in Human affairs as an adjunct Assistant Professor in the Center for Spirituality and Healing at the University of Minnesota.Dennis joins the show to discuss the groundbreaking research on psychedelic plant medicines, the shifting cultural paradigm, and...
2020-06-291h 09
The Fifth DimensionJeff Tkach - Save the World With Organic!Send us a text69 - Jeff Tkach is the Chief Impact Officer at The Rodale Institute, a non-profit dedicated to growing the organic movement through solutions-based research, farmer training, and consumer education. Jeff joins the podcast to discuss the regenerative agriculture movement, reconnecting with the Earth through our food choices, and the level of impact one individual can have on society through sustainable choices.The Rodale InstituteIf you like the show, leave us a Review :)Interact with The Fifth Dimension!Instagram
2020-06-2339 min
The Fifth DimensionJason Stephenson - The Miracles of MeditationSend us a text68 - For over 15 years, Jason Stephenson has studied the positive effects of guided meditation and relaxation music. His YouTube Meditation Sleep Music Channel has grown to over 1.8 million subscribers, with over 250 million views. Jason joins the podcast to talk about the life changing miracles of meditation, letting go of our expectations and how we are all interconnected through love.Connect with Jason Stephenson:YouTubeOfficial WebsiteInstagramFacebook
2020-06-161h 03
The Fifth DimensionVirtue Signaling and Individual ResponsibilitySend us a text67 - There is a great deal of individual responsibility when it comes to taking part in social movements and wanting to change the world. If we are not willing to understand our own conditioning, we often become intolerant of different backgrounds and opposing views. If we are ever to come together as one humanity, a look inwards needs to become our first priority so we can contribute our unique perspectives to the collective. Individuals need to be shaping social movements, not the other way around.If you like the show...
2020-06-1129 min
The Fifth DimensionJim Rajan - Manifesting Our PurposeSend us a text66 - Jim Rajan is meditation & visualization teacher, musical artist and practicing Nicherin Buddhist of 13 years. He works joyfully everyday to support others and help them realize their mission in life. Jim joins the show to talk about the journey of awakening to our true passions, our interconnectedness as a humanity, and how we can use our unique individuality to contribute to the greater collective.Connect with Jim:Official WebsiteInstagram CommunityIf you like the show...
2020-06-081h 15
The Fifth DimensionHow We Achieve JusticeSend us a text65 - The senseless killing of George Floyd has sparked national outrage. No longer will people put up with police brutality, institutionalized racism and discrimination. The time is now for change. The one way we can guarantee long term justice and change is by going inside of ourselves. How can you transform yourself to be the change you want to see in the world, and what steps do you need to take to get there? In order for the collective to change, every individual needs to take part in a global awakening of love...
2020-06-0322 min
The Fifth DimensionLisa Jones - Exploring DeathSend us a text64 - Lisa Jones is the author of The Art of Living Happy and host of the Exploring Death podcast. She joins the show to discuss or society's biggest unconscious fear: death. We have built our entire lives running from death, avoiding it at all costs. Yet, dying is an inevitability for not just ourselves, but also everybody else we know and love. We discuss how to build a healthier relationship with the concept of death, how to release our fears and how we can begin to see the beauty in the end of...
2020-06-011h 00
The Fifth Dimension20 Questions for Spiritual SeekersSend us a text63 - The journey inwards is all about engaging in self-reflection on our beliefs and conditioning. In this episode, Evan goes through 20 questions that all spiritual seekers should engage with to see where they are currently at in their own journey. All of our answers will look different, but let this be a guiding point for looking at your own morality.Originally from the documentary One, we go through the questions that are most telling of our own morality and guiding principles. The questions we go through are as follows:1. Why...
2020-05-2930 min
The Fifth DimensionGuided Meditation for Self-Love & GratitudeSend us a text62 - A guided meditation for self-love and gratitude. The initial upload unfortunately cut off the last half of the meditation's dialogue, so here is an updated version.Interact with The Fifth Dimension!InstagramYoutubeTikTokEvan McDermodLearn about The 30 Day Transformation & Consultations!Become a Patreon Subscriber!On Patreon, you will have access to exclusive guided meditations with Ev...
2020-05-2714 min
The Fifth DimensionEric Pratt - Breaking Past the Fear NarrativeSend us a text61 - Eric Pratt rejoins the show to discuss the narrative of fear being pushed to the masses, the corruption of large corporations during the pandemic, and how individuals can break out of the cycle of hierarchy placed upon them to reach a stage of self-actualization.Interact with The Fifth Dimension!InstagramYoutubeTikTokEvan McDermodLearn about The 30 Day Transformation & Consultations!Become a...
2020-05-262h 43
The Fifth DimensionBrendan Murphy - Embodying Truth: Uncovering the Nature of RealitySend us a text60 - Brendan Murphy is the author of The Grand Illusion, co-founder of The Global Freedom Movement, and host of Truthiverse Podcast. He joins the podcast to discuss the process of awakening to our higher self and truth, achieving self-actualization, and the global agenda of mass control and how that relates to our current state of affairs. This conversation shatters the old paradigm humanity finds itself in, and has us looking towards the bigger picture for us as a species. We are in control of what direction we head in collectively, but it will ta...
2020-05-201h 17
The Fifth DimensionControl Your Own NarrativeSend us a text59 - We discuss learning how to achieve personal empowerment, the mainstream message being sent about public health, the issues with hierarchical institutions, and how the narrative we create about ourselves ultimately creates our reality.Interact with The Fifth Dimension!InstagramYoutubeTikTokEmailEvan McDermodBecome a Patreon Subscriber!On Patreon, you will have access to exclusive guided meditations with Evan, Q...
2020-05-181h 09
The Fifth DimensionRev. Wendy Hamilton - Joy in the Midst of PainSend us a text58 - Rev. Wendy Hamilton is a minister and was appointed as the Deputy of Spiritual and Cultural Outreach for Presidential Candidate Andrew Yang. She joins the podcast to talk about cultivating individual feelings of joy in the midst of the pandemic, the innately spiritual principles of Yang and Humanity Forward, and how we can begin to gain the self-awareness to look past our old belief systems to come together as one global humanity.Connect with Wendy:YouTubeTwitter...
2020-05-151h 01
The Fifth DimensionDo You Know Yourself? Working to Overcome Our ConditioningSend us a text57 - How well do you know your true self? Through our societal influences and personal upbringing, a surface level layer has been attached to what we believe our true identities to be. In order to get in touch with our highest self, we need to be able to detach from the limited perspective that our previous conditioning places upon us. Evan explains why we need a new 21st century definition of human rights based on opportunity, how to identify our conditioning that often times remains in the subconscious, and provides both an activity...
2020-05-1139 min
The Fifth DimensionTuning Into Our HeartSend us a text56 - What does it mean to live from your heart? In this monologue we explore the idea of how you can use your heart as your primary tool for inner guidance. We have been conditioned into a logic based society that primarily cultivates our fears and anxieties. However, when we begin using our heart as our primary tool for exploration, all of our anxieties and fears cease to exist. Together, let's explore our hearts and make the world a better place.Interact with The Fifth Dimension!...
2020-05-0723 min
The Fifth DimensionLois Stark - The Telling Image: Shapes of Changing TimesSend us a text55 - How can human perception and historical progress be tracked through the years? And based on what we know about the past, can we use it to see the direction we are heading in the future. According to Lois Stark, all we need to do is look at our surroundings and see what we have constructed.Lois Stark is an Emmy Award winning producer, documentary filmmaker, and author of The Telling Image: Shapes of Changing Times. When looking at different eras of human history, we can see our perception of reality...
2020-05-041h 03
The Fifth DimensionClarke Boozer - The Power of MindsetSend us a text54 - Clarke Boozer was living "The American Dream." He had the perfect job, family, and wealth. However, in his late thirties, this all came crashing down due to a life-threatening illness. Through resiliency and spirituality, Clarke took his critical diagnosis and made it into a journey of becoming the best person he can be. With the right mindset, nothing is impossible, and Clarke's story proves just that.Connect with Clarke Boozer:FacebookInstagramTwitter
2020-05-011h 06
The Fifth DimensionLorna Rose - Using Creativity for HealingSend us a text53 - Lorna Rose is a writer, poet, and president of Write On The River, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting writers. She joins the podcast to discuss her exploration into writing, the importance of embracing vulnerability and healing, and the correlation between mental wellness and creativity.Check out Lorna's official website to read her writingInteract with The Fifth Dimension!InstagramYoutubeTikTokEmailEvan McDermod
2020-04-271h 06
The Fifth DimensionChristina Yslas - Meditative FlowSend us a text52 - Christina Yslas is a yoga & meditation practitioner and the founder of Fiat Lux Yoga. She joins the podcast to discuss the historical elements and scientific benefits to meditation, strategies to practice non-attachment and gratitude, and how by adapting an individual inward perspective you can help create a world fueled by peace and compassion. The episode concludes with a fantastic guided meditation to bring about inner-peace.Connect with Christina:Fiat Lux Yoga Official WebsiteInstagramFacebook
2020-04-221h 34
The Fifth DimensionThe Collective Hero's JourneySend us a text51 - Evan re-examines Joseph Campbell's hero's journey archetype in search of universal truths that can be applicable to our direction of a collective. Individually, we have all been forced into our own hero's journey, whether we like it or not. No longer can we shield ourselves from the realities of the real world by escaping into luxury. We need to find ways to live more compassionately, while also relinquishing our fear of death in order to create a better society.Interact with The Fifth Dimension!Instagram
2020-04-2020 min
The Fifth DimensionThe Five Pillars of ChangeSend us a text50 - Change is not merely the question, but our only answer. In this dharma talk, Evan gives his Five Pillars of Change and how you can use them to become your most authentic self.Interact with The Fifth Dimension!InstagramYoutubeTikTokEmailEvan McDermodBecome a Patreon Subscriber!On Patreon, you will have access to exclusive guided meditations with Evan, Q...
2020-04-1620 min
The Fifth DimensionNate Kern - Building an Iron MindSend us a text49 - 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 pandemic and how to build your own iron mind.Please consider donating to the IronMind Fund. All proceeds go towards The Jed Foundation and...
2020-04-1356 min
The Fifth DimensionFinding Inner PeaceSend us a text48 - 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 MeditationInteract with The Fifth Dimension!InstagramYoutubeTikTokEmailEvan McDermodBecome a Patreon Subscriber!On Patreon, you will have access...
2020-04-1111 min
The Fifth DimensionJoe Mazzola - Staying Zen in Times of PanicSend us a text47 - 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 grounded.Connect with Joe:InstagramInteract with The Fifth Dimension!InstagramYoutube...
2020-04-071h 24
The Fifth DimensionRugged Individualism or Collective Identity?Send us a text46 - 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 with The Fifth Dimension!InstagramYoutubeTikTokEmail
2020-04-0314 min
The Fifth DimensionThis too shall passSend us a text45 - I come with a message, from an unknown mystic.Interact with The Fifth Dimension!InstagramYoutubeTikTokEmailEvan McDermodBecome 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 can, any...
2020-04-0110 min
The Fifth DimensionJosh Wilson - Transformative Breathwork & Shamanic HealingSend us a text44 - 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!InstagramYouTubeHuman Being ResetInteract with The Fifth Dimension!InstagramYoutube...
2020-03-301h 22
The Fifth DimensionThe Keys to Living a Life of AbundanceSend us a text43 - 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 gratitude, dreaming big, and realizing your own potential, you have the innate ability to make the world a better place today.
2020-03-2626 min
The Fifth DimensionDo We Want Our Old Lives Back?Send us a text42 - 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 envisioned out of the infinite potentials of human compassion. The choice is ours to make, and we need to begin to m...
2020-03-2423 min
The Fifth DimensionDan Edelston - One Breath, One MovementSend us a text41 - 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 Dan:Official WebsiteOne Breath, One Movement...
2020-03-211h 08
The Fifth DimensionOur Only Solution? Learn From This PandemicSend us a text40 - 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 systems of organization, and take a more human approach to our daily lives and economic systems. Nationhood, capitalism, religion, and political parties are all...
2020-03-1815 min
The Fifth DimensionAmanda Webster - Balancing Mental & Physical HealthSend us a text39 - 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 the podcast to talk about her journey overcoming clinical depression and addiction, and finding solace from a strong mind-body connection.
2020-03-161h 12
The Fifth DimensionMindful Solutions: COVID-19Send us a text38 - 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 outbreak. In this monologue, Evan recites facts about Coronavirus originally presented by infectious disease expert Michael Osterholm, and questions the systems we currently operate in to sufficiently provide for the...
2020-03-1119 min
The Fifth DimensionKimmar Anderson - The Black BiohackerSend us a text37 - 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 PodcastApple Podcasts | SpotifyInstagramInteract with The Fifth Dimension!InstagramYoutubeTikTokEmailEvan...
2020-03-091h 12
The Fifth DimensionEric Pratt - Radical Conditioning & Human SolidaritySend us a text36 - 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 blind us away from our humanistic instincts.Interact with The Fifth Dimension!InstagramYoutube
2020-03-042h 46
The Fifth DimensionBelieve in Your Creativity, Even if Others Don'tSend us a text35 - 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 course through this, as you yourself are the only one who needs to believe in your creative process. When you start believing, you will naturally begin...
2020-02-2725 min
The Fifth DimensionPooja Mehta - Project I Define MeSend us a text34 - "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 in which society perpetuates mental health stigmatization.Project I Define Me| InstagramPooja MehtaNAMI: National Alliance on Mental HealthInteract...
2020-02-2452 min
The Fifth DimensionDiscipline: Faith in ActionSend us a text33 - 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. Scott PeckInteract with The Fifth Dimension!InstagramYoutubeTikTok...
2020-02-1727 min
The Fifth DimensionThe Consumer Self: A Happiness MachineSend us a text32 - 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 manipulative control tactic.Century of the Self - Part 1: Happiness Machines (58:46)Century of the Self - Part 2: The Engineering of Consent (58:53)Century of the Self - Part 3...
2020-02-1326 min
The Fifth DimensionCheryl Engelhardt - LuminarySend us a text31 - 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 creativity in unexpected places.Website for Luminary album: www.iamaluninary.comPurchase on iTunes: http://cbemusic.co/itunesPurchase on Amazon: http://cbemusic.co/amazonFollow on Spotify: www.cbemusic.co...
2020-02-101h 01
The Fifth DimensionSam Robbins - Channeling Your Creative VoiceSend us a text30 - 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 | Instagram |Remind Me: Spotify | Apple MusicInteract with The Fifth Dimension!InstagramYoutube...
2020-02-031h 15
The Fifth DimensionLauren Polly - Holistic Wellness & Mental HealthSend us a text29 - 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. We worked extremely hard in editing to bring the best show possible despite this)Connect with Lauren Polly!...
2020-01-2859 min
The Fifth DimensionAddictive Sabotage: Finding Liberation from OurselvesSend us a text28 - 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 have addictions of some type, most of us just don't realize it.Russell Brand: RecoveryIf you struggle with a severe addiction, please consider reaching...
2020-01-2540 min
The Fifth DimensionThe Wave & The Ocean - Embracing the JourneySend us a text27 - 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:InstagramOfficial WebsiteInteract with The Fifth Dimension!InstagramYoutubeTikTokEmailEvan McDermodBecome a Patreon...
2020-01-201h 36
The Fifth DimensionThe Art of Material DetachmentSend us a text26 - 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 Fifth Dimension!InstagramYoutubeTikTokEmail...
2020-01-0930 minThe Fifth DimensionMindful FitnessSend us a text25 - 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!InstagramYoutubeTikTokEmailEvan McDermodBecome 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...
2020-01-081h 14
The Fifth DimensionNO MORE WARSend us a textThis is a call for action. The time is NOW to rise up and let your voice be heard. If we don't take action, thousands more will die and fall victim to the atrocious war crimes committed by our governments. We need to come together as one humanity before it is too late.Interact with The Fifth Dimension!InstagramYoutubeTikTokEmailEvan McDermod
2020-01-0616 min
The Fifth DimensionAwakening & The Hero's JourneySend us a text23 - The Hero's Journey, a classic literature structure, provides us with a template for self analysis. In this episode, Evan analyzes Joseph Campbell's hero's journey template and compares it to his own spiritual journey. The steps used in a hero's journey storyline is the perfect analogy for tracking one's own growth and what further inner analysis may be needed.The Hero's JourneyInteract with The Fifth Dimension!InstagramYoutubeTikTokEmail
2020-01-0124 min
The Fifth DimensionPsychedelics: Medicine of the Future?Send us a text22 - Following the counterculture movement and War Against Drugs, society has associated Psychedelics with anarchy, irresponsible drug use, and disavowing civilization. However, recent scientific studies show that psychedelics might just be the next great medical breakthrough. Evan analyzes the origins of human contact with these psychedelic plants, the potential medical advantages, and how they can be a tool for creating a better humanity.Medical Studies & Citations:Psilocybin & Depression:Scientific ReportsFurther readingPersonal TestimoniesPsilocybin & PTSDThe Lancet PsychiatryRick Doblin: Psychedelic-Assisted TherapyPsilocybin Repairs Brain Cells: Solution for PTSDA Veteran's Testimonial of PsilocybinTerrence...
2019-12-3032 min
The Fifth DimensionFinding Personal MeaningSend us a text21 - Evan analyzes the age old question, what is the meaning of life? Upon inner-analysis, one begins to realize that each individual person has to create their own meaning. Based on the vastness of the universe and limiting capacity of our problem solving, it can be easy to take a nihilist approach to life. However, doing so compromises finding individual meaning. Every person is meant to be self-actualized, and meaning comes from the journey of one's own creative passions.Interact with The Fifth Dimension!Instagram
2019-12-2427 min
The Fifth DimensionKris Espiritu - Compassionate GrowthSend us a textKris Espiritu joins the podcast to discuss the theme of growth and living in a state of compassion. Kris dives into his 12 days of kindness challenge, living with a growth mindset, and how living with love and compassion is what ultimately leads to fulfillment.Interact with The Fifth Dimension!InstagramYoutubeTikTokEmailEvan McDermodBecome a Patreon Subscriber!On Patreon...
2019-12-231h 20
The Fifth DimensionLet's Get GroundedSend us a text19 - Are you feeling grounded? When we are grounded, we feel at ease. Life seems to flow in our favor, while being strongly connected to both the Earth and other people. Most people, however, go through the day living in the mind. It is very easy for us to focus on the stressors and negativity of our day to day. While doing that, we do not present the best versions of ourselves to the world. Real growth and progress comes from staying grounded. In this episode, Evan leads a guided meditation for grounding...
2019-12-1834 min
The Fifth DimensionHowi Spangler - Capturing Creative SuccessSend us a text18 - Howi Spangler is the lead singer of Ballyhoo! and host of Tales From the Green Room podcast. He joins The Fifth Dimension to discuss the evolution of community and the music industry, the work in pursuing creative passions, and what it is that truly defines success. Check out his latest EP, The Force of Habit, available on all streaming platforms.Connect with Howi:The Force of Habit | iTunes | SpotifyBallyhoo! | Ballyhooligans Facebook GroupTales From the Green Room | Apple Podcasts | Spotify
2019-12-161h 37
The Fifth DimensionTom Bergeron - Hollywood ZenSend us a text17 - Tom Bergeron is a television and radio host, who has gained notoriety for his work over the years on Hollywood Squares, America's Funniest Home Videos, and Dancing with the Stars. Tom joins the podcast to reflect on how mindfulness and transcendental meditation helped him pave a path to success. Tom discusses many concepts from his book I'm Hosting as Fast as I Can! Zen and the Art of Staying Sane in Hollywood.Connect with Tom:InstagramInteract with The Fifth Dimension!Instagram
2019-12-161h 11
The Fifth DimensionThe Age of Inner-ExplorationSend us a text16 - What are the issues in the modern world that hold the utmost importance? Evan reflect's on the current system of organization, and proposes a theory of where we head next in the evolution of our species: an age of inner-exploration. In this age, we shift out of the "human being as a worker" mindset of the industrial age into a people first approach. An age of a more fair distribution of resources, an emphasis on inner reflection, and the ability for everyone to have the ability to pursue their creative passions. We...
2019-12-1339 min
The Fifth DimensionPaul Rosolie - Can We Save The AmazonSend us a text15 - Paul Rosolie is a world renowned wildlife expert and nature conservationist for his work to prevent Amazon deforestation. He joins the podcast to talk about the roots of deforestation, the complicit nature society has towards it, and how the solution is much easier than we realize.Check out Paul's work, all referenced within the episode:The Girl and The TigerOfficial WebsiteTamandua ExpeditionsJunglekeepersIG: @paul rosolieInteract with The Fifth Dimension!Instagram
2019-12-091h 14
The Fifth DimensionSelf-Actualization & Enlightenment: Reaching Our Human PotentialSend us a text14 - In this monologue, Evan analyzes the concept of Self-actualization from a psychological and spiritual lens. By using Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, we can pinpoint what areas of growth we need to focus on in our own lives.For more background information:Maslow's Hierarchy of NeedsInteract with The Fifth Dimension!InstagramYoutubeTikTokEmailEvan McDermodBecome a Patreon Subscriber!
2019-12-0939 min
The Fifth DimensionRachel McDermod - The Mindful OceanSend us a text13 - Rachel McDermod is a marine biologist and ocean educator. She joins the podcast to discuss the importance of ocean education and awareness, the impacts pollution has to our oceans, and how we can be more mindful in our actions to preserve the divine beauty of the oceans.Interact with The Fifth Dimension!InstagramYoutubeTikTokEmailEvan McDermodBecome a Patreon Subscriber!
2019-12-091h 09
The Fifth DimensionIan McDermod - Nature's CallingSend us a textIan McDermod joins the show to have a conversation about the call of the wilderness. The two brothers discuss topics such as land management, the necessity of outdoor education, and the need for striking a balance between Earth's sacredness and material usage.Interact with The Fifth Dimension!InstagramYoutubeTikTokEmailEvan McDermodBecome a Patreon Subscriber!On Patreon, you will...
2019-12-021h 06
The Fifth DimensionAnxiety & Fear: The Fuel of SocietySend us a textEvan analyzes the most commonly diagnosed mental illness, anxiety. As someone who has dealt with it himself, Evan goes in depth on how a fear based society creates anxiety, and why it is so important to engage in self analysis.Interact with The Fifth Dimension!InstagramYoutubeTikTokEmailEvan McDermodBecome a Patreon Subscriber!On Patreon, you will have access...
2019-12-0234 min
The Fifth DimensionRoundtree - Power, Politics and MusicSend us a textRoundtree joins the podcast to discuss his new album, the empowerment music can bring to revolution, politics, and living in the now. Check out his new collaborative album Atlas Roundtree with Atlas Moe on all streaming platforms.Interact with The Fifth Dimension!InstagramYoutubeTikTokEmailEvan McDermodBecome a Patreon Subscriber!On Patreon, you will have access to exclusive guided...
2019-12-021h 27The Fifth DimensionSelf-Care for the Holiday SeasonSend us a text09 - Evan analyzes the importance of self-care for this holiday season. It is reported that the holiday season is often considered the most stressful time of year. Why is this? Often times factors such as loneliness, grief, and longing for past traditions contribute to this feeling.Interact with The Fifth Dimension!InstagramYoutubeTikTokEmailEvan McDermodBecome a Patreon Subscriber!...
2019-11-2631 minThe Fifth DimensionLiz Garcia - Self Love and Letting GoSend us a text08 - Liz Garcia joins the podcast to discuss higher states of consciousness, the art of letting go, and self love. Liz experienced a quantum spiritual awakening 16 years ago, and has since devoted her studies on understanding different levels of consciousness. She is the founder of the MindBodySpirit Network and host of two podcasts: Your Weekly Dose of Higher Consciousness and HighVibeTribeRadio.comInteract with The Fifth Dimension!InstagramYoutubeTikTokEmail
2019-11-251h 05
The Fifth DimensionHow Do We Forgive?Send us a text07 - Evan explores the concept of forgiveness. In a society fueled by judgement and competition, often times forgiveness is viewed as something that is weak. However, without forgiveness for oneself and others, it is almost impossible to practice self-love.Interact with The Fifth Dimension!InstagramYoutubeTikTokEmailEvan McDermodBecome a Patreon Subscriber!On Patreon, you will have access to...
2019-11-2534 minThe Fifth DimensionLindsay Warrington - The Intuitive SelfSend us a text06 - Lindsay Warrington joins the show to discuss how we can better learn to follow our intuition. We had a great conversation on intuition, synchronicities, and the meaning of dreams. Lindsay is a writer and studying transpersonal psychology at Lesley UniversityInteract with The Fifth Dimension!InstagramYoutubeTikTokEmailEvan McDermodBecome a Patreon Subscriber!On Patreon, you will have...
2019-11-251h 39The Fifth DimensionPoverty and Wealth: A Social AgreementSend us a text05 - Evan examines the factors of our society that lead to extreme poverty and wealth, and begins the dialogue on how humanity could eventually evolve past the greatest humanitarian crisis in history. Will humans be ever able to evolve past poverty, a faith-based system that we created on our own? When we begin to ask deeper questions, traditional viewpoints begin to cease to exist.Interact with The Fifth Dimension!InstagramYoutubeTikTokEmail
2019-11-1936 minThe Fifth DimensionDylan McDermod (SleepingBear) - Creating CommunitySend us a text04 - Dylan McDermod (SleepingBear) is a professional gamer on the Twitch Streaming Platform. He joins the podcast to talk about the creation of an online community that goes beyond just the gaming. In addition to community, the pair of brothers discuss alternative life paths and the potentials for connecting globally online.SleepingBear on Twitch!Interact with The Fifth Dimension!InstagramYoutubeTikTokEmailEvan McDermod
2019-11-191h 09The Fifth DimensionEstablishing a Spiritual PracticeSend us a textThis monologue focuses on how to establish Sadhana, a daily spiritual practice. Evan goes in depth on how he uses meditation, yoga, and affirmations to live a more mindful life.Interact with The Fifth Dimension!InstagramYoutubeTikTokEmailEvan McDermodBecome a Patreon Subscriber!On Patreon, you will have access to exclusive guided meditations with Evan, Q&A's, an opportunity...
2019-11-1842 minThe Fifth DimensionMike Pyle - Living BalancedSend us a text02 - Mike Pyle is an explorer of both the internal and external realms. He joins the podcast to discuss a wide variety of subjects pertaining to mindfulness in everyday life. The central theme of the episode centers on the importance of living in balance.Interact with The Fifth Dimension!InstagramYoutubeTikTokEmailEvan McDermodBecome a Patreon Subscriber!On Patreon...
2019-11-182h 17The Fifth DimensionAuthentic Choice & PowerSend us a text01 - The pilot episode of The Fifth Dimension podcast explores how to gain authentic power and choice through your daily actions. We have the power to create a life that we want, but it most come through being mindfully aware of our actions and choices that we make everyday. Learn about how the subconscious brain constructs many preconceived notions of our identity, and how we can take action today to help live a better life.Interact with The Fifth Dimension!Instagram...
2019-11-1848 min