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As the year comes to a close, we pause to reflect.

In this final episode of The Human Story for the year, Lincoln & Shaamiela look back on the journeys that shaped us, relationships and boundaries, courage, growth, and the quiet work that happens beneath the surface. This is a gentle, honest conversation about what this year revealed, what we’re carrying forward, and why reflection matters.

Rather than offering answers or fixes, this episode invites you to slow down, notice, and honour your own journey exactly as it is.

Whether you’re feeling tired, hopeful, uncertain, or quietly proud of how far you’ve come, this episode is an invitation to come home to yourself before stepping forward again.

Thank you for walking this year with us. We’ll see you on the journey ahead.💛

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In this grounding and empowering episode of The Human Story, brought to you by Yoked Media, Lincoln and Shaamiela sit down with South African Development Economist and social impact strategist Kalnisha Singh to explore what it truly means for women to reclaim themselves in a world that so often demands that they shrink, soften, or separate from parts of who they are.

With honesty, cultural depth, and warmth, Kalnisha unpacks:

• why so many women feel unseen or unheard
• how history, culture, and unspoken norms shape confidence and self-worth
• the difference between patriarchal power and feminine power
• how to stay authentic in workspaces that prioritise performance
• the emotional weight women carry across generations
• what real belonging feels like and how to rediscover it

Kalnisha brings truth, tenderness, and clarity, offering women a pathway back to wholeness beyond pressure, expectation, and inherited limitation.

For any woman navigating identity, healing, or the quiet work of remembering herself, this episode is a reminder you are not alone, and your story carries power.

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In this soul moving episode of The Human Story, brought to you by Yoked Media. Lincoln & Shaamiela sit with Dr. Sara Matchett currently serving as Associate Professor at the Centre for Theatre, Dance & Performance Studies at the University of Cape Town, a traditional healer-in-training, and lead Fitzmaurice Voicework trainer to explore what it truly means to be human in a world that often feels disconnected.

Dr. Matchett brings us back to the body to breath, voice, softness, and the quiet power of presence. Together, we unpack how the body holds untold stories, how tremor and sound can release what we carry, and how ancestral awareness can restore connection across generations.

This is a conversation about remembering ourselves, shaking free what silences us and returning to belonging to each other, our bodies, and the sacred relationships that make us human.

If you are longing for grounding and a return to relational living, this episode is your invitation home.

We breathe. We tremor. We speak. We belong. 

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In this episode of The Human Story Podcast, brought to you by Yoked Media, Lincoln & Shaamiela explore the second part of the conversation on forgiveness. The conversation moves from understanding to embodiment of the meaning “to give completely” to the lived work of letting go.

This is where theory meets the heart. Where acceptance and pain share the same space. And where forgiveness becomes something we practice, not just preach.

Through honest reflections and personal stories, we explore what it really takes to release resentment, confront the parts of ourselves that still ache, and make peace with what or who once broke us.

Forgiveness isn’t about erasing what happened. It’s about reclaiming your power, your peace, and your freedom.

We hope that something in this dialogue releases you, even slightly, from the captivity of unforgiveness  and helps you find your own way back.

Listen to Part One first for context, then join us here as we continue the journey toward freedom. 

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In this episode of The Human Story Podcast, brought to you by Yoked Media, Lincoln and Shaamiela unpack forgiveness not as a simple act, but as a layered, deeply human process. From lighthearted moments to life’s heavier transgressions, the conversation moves through the real pursuit of what it means “to give completely.”

They explore the difference between acceptance and forgiveness, the emotional work behind both, and why true forgiveness is less about a single moment and more about a decision that unfolds over time.

Whether you’re holding on to hurt or trying to make peace with your own story, this episode invites you to slow down and reflect on what letting go might truly look like.

Stay tuned for Episode Two coming soon, where Lincoln and Shaamiela open up with personal reflections sharing their own journeys toward forgiveness and the lessons that reshaped how they see others and themselves.

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What does it really mean to give our attention—and what happens when we don’t?

In this episode of The Human Story Podcast, brought to you by Yoked Media we explore the quiet power of human attention in an age of constant distraction. Join Lincoln and Shaamiela as they discuss intentionality rooted in mindfulness practice to the unconscious pull of algorithms shaping what we see. Where is our attention going, and what does it say about us?

We unpack the biology of attention—focused, selective, and divided—while also exploring the deeper relational and emotional impact of where we choose to place our awareness. Whether it’s parenting, conversations, or even the everyday responsibilities, our attention not only shapes our experiences but also defines the quality of our connections.

This is a conversation about reclaiming attention as a gift, a discipline, and perhaps even an act of love.

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In this episode of The Human Story, we return to a theme that's both deeply personal and widely transformative: curiosity — not as a fleeting feeling, but as a practice of presence.

We explore how curiosity shapes our creativity, expands our empathy, and invites healing in the spaces where we feel most stuck — especially in our relationships. Through gentle conversation, the hosts reflect on how curiosity isn’t just a mental exercise, but an act of emotional courage. From parenting and partnership to navigating personal growth and defensiveness, this episode invites you to slow down and ask:

What if curiosity is the real key to connection?

Rooted in the Latin word cura — meaning "to cure" or "to heal" — curiosity becomes a lens for seeing others (and ourselves) with less judgment and more openness. Whether you're in a season of healing, rethinking your relationships, or simply trying to make sense of the world, this episode offers a warm space to ask better questions — not to fix, but to better understand.

Because maybe the most human thing we can do... is stay curious.

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In this episode of The Human Story, brought to you by Yoked Media we focus on the importance of relational intelligence. Join Lincoln and Shaamiela as they unpack this topic, it's more than merely getting along it’s the quiet skill of seeing people with clarity, offering kindness without losing yourself, and recognising which relationships truly breathe life into you.

In this episode, we explore what it means to show up with open eyes and a steady heart. We talk about choosing connection over performance, the grace of setting healthy boundaries, and the strength it takes to be kind—not just to those we love, but to humanity at large.

It’s a conversation about seeing clearly, loving wisely, and knowing who’s really walking with you on the road.

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In this episode of The Human Story, brought to you by Yoked Media we slow down to explore a forgotten human need—rest. More than just sleep, rest is a radical act of self-care, resistance, and spiritual alignment. Join Lincoln and Shaamiela as they uncover the layers of physical, emotional, and spiritual rest, and how intentional pausing helps us reconnect with ourselves, our stories, and our purpose.

Together, we reflect on cultural attitudes toward rest and why reclaiming rest is essential to healing and growth. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or simply curious this conversation invites you to exhale and lean into stillness.

💛 Listen now, and remember: your story needs space to breathe.

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In this episode of The Human Story brought to you by Yoked Media, we explore the tender and powerful journey of self-awareness. What does it mean to truly know ourselves  beneath the roles, reactions, and routines?

We (Lincoln & Shaamiela) dive into real-life stories and moments that sparked awareness in our own lives, uncovering how self-awareness isn’t a destination but a daily unfolding.

With honesty, curiosity, and a few unexpected turns, we invite listeners to reflect on the stories we tell ourselves… and what happens when we begin to listen more closely.