Real Unity

In part two of this interview on  Real Unity , Sienna Mae Heath continues her conversation with Jaime Manfra, founder of Service Learning Microschool, exploring what it takes to turn a philosophy of human-centered education into reality. Together, they discuss microschools as an alternative to the industrial-era education model, examining how private funding, learning platforms, and smaller learni...

In this episode of Real Unity , Sienna Mae Heath sits down with Jaime Manfra, founder of Service Learning Microschool, a Bahá’í-inspired learning community in the Tampa Bay area that has been reimagining education for more than 14 years. What began as a small neighborhood children's group has grown into a state-licensed private microschool built on the belief that education should nurture the...

What does it mean to be truly healed after a collective crisis? In this episode of Real Unity , host Sienna Mae Heath sits down with Lauren Lou Noone, founder of Rooted Free, to explore the lasting impact of the pandemic, the power of somatic healing practices, and how we can cultivate resilience in an uncertain world. Lauren’s journey has taken her from teaching horsemanship and leading eco-adven...

Phillip Carter is a writer, comedian, artist, and livestreamer from Manchester, UK. His stories span everything from alien pigeons to the end of the universe, filled with witty characters navigating strange worlds through humor and unexpected insight. In part two of this conversation with Real Unity host Sienna Mae Heath, Phillip and Sienna explore science fiction as a forward-thinking, almost pro...

Phillip Carter is a Manchester-based comedian and sci-fi writer whose work blends sharp wit with imaginative storytelling. He has performed stand-up at venues including the Manchester Fringe, Wise Guys Utah, and Bright Club, and appeared on Lego Masters in 2017. His writing has been featured by WrongSpeak Publishing, and since 2022, he’s been building an evolving narrative inside a single Minecraf...

In this episode of Real Unity, Sienna Mae Heath sits down with Hannah Cox—writer, commentator, activist, and co-founder of  BASEDPolitics —for a thoughtful conversation on womanhood, freedom, and culture. Sienna first connected with Hannah during a pivotal moment in her life, and what began as admiration from afar has grown into a deep respect for Hannah’s evolving perspective. Known for her sharp...

In this episode of Real Unity , Sienna Mae Heath talks with Angela and Wade Fransson , founders of the Royal Falcon Foundation , a nonprofit helping youth reconnect with nature through hands-on learning and community experiences. Angela, a physical therapist with over 25 years of experience, and Wade began hosting youth camps at their Wisconsin home in 2022, later expanding to Arizona. Through act...

On this episode of Real Unity , host Sienna Mae Heath welcomes back singer-songwriter and harmonica player Brendan Daniel for Part 2 of their conversation. Known for his work with Town Meeting and Red Pill Friends, Brendan brings his hardscrabble spirit and poetic sensibility to a dialogue rooted in reflection and reconnection. Recalling their first meeting in the wilderness at the Porcupine Freed...

In this episode of Real Unity, Brendan Daniel joins the conversation — a hardscrabble singer-songwriter and harmonica player known for his work with Town Meeting and Red Pill Friends. His song “Organized Crime” premiered at The Art of Liberty Foundation, and his debut solo album was recorded live at the Free State Project’s Porcupine Freedom Festival in 2023. With performances at The People’s Rese...

On this episode of Real Unity , Sienna Mae Heath is joined by Jacqueline Claire , a contemporary sacred artist based in the Texas Hill Country. Jacqueline’s paintings serve as visual meditations—quiet thresholds into presence, stillness, and the unseen—offering a counterpoint to a restless, accelerated world. Together, they reflect on Jacqueline’s creative process, her perspective on art and AI, a...

In this episode of Real Unity, Sienna Mae Heath sits down with Liam Gray, founder of the Wilberforce Institute—a public policy think tank dedicated to honoring the dignity of life, safeguarding free markets from corruption, and shaping policies that uphold the well-being of both humans and animals. Part 1 of our conversation explores the moral paradoxes inside conservation—like killing owls to sav...

In part two of this Real Unity conversation, host Sienna Mae Heath continues exploring what it means to embody a free state of mind through music with musicians Ruth Ungar—daughter of legendary fiddler Jay Ungar, composer of The Ashokan Farewell—and her husband Mike Merenda of The Mammals. Together, they discuss the family dynamics that shape their artistic community, the lasting influence of Bob...

Musicians Ruth Ungar and Mike Merenda of The Mammals—dubbed “a party band with a conscience” by the  Boston Globe —join Sienna Mae Heath to explore the poetic rebel heart. Their music bridges joy and resistance, weaving together stories of nature, activism, and human connection. Through their albums  Nonet  and  Touch Grass , Ruth and Mike breathe new life into the tradition of the protest song—in...

In this episode of Real Unity , we explore the truth that joy, pleasure, and relationships are not separate from resistance — they are at its very core. I’m joined once again by Lizzette Arias, honored with a 40 Under 40 award for her leadership and service toward immigrant rights. We continue our conversation on what it means to speak out as an undocumented immigrant in America: the righteous ris...

In this episode of Real Unity, we explore what it means to be brought here, not born here. Our guest, Lizzette Arias —community organizer and DACA recipient—shares her journey of helping establish the Dream Project, a nonprofit providing scholarships and mentorship to undocumented college students. Through her story, we uncover how the immigrant experience can be defined not only by survival, but...

In this episode of Real Unity , we explore the freedom to and the freedom from transitioning one’s gender . Sienna Mae Heath is once again joined by Sara Higdon — Veteran and Post-Trans Creator — as we dive into her early experience of growing up as a boy who wished to be a girl, and a defining moment from her time in the military that shaped her journey. This is a thoughtful and deeply personal l...

In this thought-provoking first installment of a two-part conversation, host Sienna Mae Heath sits down with Sara Higdon — a veteran and Post-Trans social media creator — to explore the concept of a “Post-Trans Era.” Together, they delve into matters of principle, personal experience, and the complex, often polarizing conversations surrounding gender identity.  This series is also available as a p...

A new era of unity — and division — is dawning. Free the People 's newest series, Real Unity, explores one of the most urgent questions of our time: how do we come together without losing what makes us unique? As unity and division rise side by side, this podcast looks at the shifting coalitions forming across America—where unlikely allies are finding common ground on issues like health, immig...