Send us a text 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...

Send us a text 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 unheardhow history,...

Send us a text 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, soft...

Send us a text 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 st...

Send us a text 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 mor...

Send us a text 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—focu...

Send us a text 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 paren...

Send us a text 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 ...

Send us a text 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 ref...

Send us a text 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 res...

Send us a text In this first episode of The Human Story brought to you by Yoked Media, hosts Lincoln and Shaamiela take a pause to reflect on the road that brought them here to the mic, to each other, and to this unfolding podcast. They share a bit of their personal journeys, what stirred the vision for The Human Story, and why now feels like the right time to hold space for real, raw and deeply personal conversations. This episode is less about answers and more about beginnings the kind that...