<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Back to Being: Back to Being]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Back to Being! We explore the emotional and human side of transitions, identity, career, migration, relationships, and personal growth. Through storytelling, coaching reflections, and meaningful questions, each episode invites you to pause, listen inward, and return to what feels honest and alive within you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.]]></description><link>https://www.backtobeing.co/s/back-to-being</link><image><url>https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!m703!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F54413cfb-8c13-47fb-b86f-13c753e52dcf_3135x3135.jpeg</url><title>Back to Being: Back to Being</title><link>https://www.backtobeing.co/s/back-to-being</link></image><generator>Substack</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 06:29:50 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.backtobeing.co/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><copyright><![CDATA[Back To Being with Bahar]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><webMaster><![CDATA[backtobeingwithbahar@substack.com]]></webMaster><itunes:owner><itunes:email><![CDATA[backtobeingwithbahar@substack.com]]></itunes:email><itunes:name><![CDATA[Back To Being with Bahar]]></itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author><![CDATA[Back To Being with Bahar]]></itunes:author><googleplay:owner><![CDATA[backtobeingwithbahar@substack.com]]></googleplay:owner><googleplay:email><![CDATA[backtobeingwithbahar@substack.com]]></googleplay:email><googleplay:author><![CDATA[Back To Being with Bahar]]></googleplay:author><itunes:block><![CDATA[Yes]]></itunes:block><item><title><![CDATA[You Are Not Your Latest Result: The Loneliness of Losing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome back to Back to Being!]]></description><link>https://www.backtobeing.co/p/you-are-not-your-latest-result-the-533</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.backtobeing.co/p/you-are-not-your-latest-result-the-533</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Back To Being with Bahar]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/203953147/6550a1c00e3db0ba71f8ce306f4d8e84.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Welcome back to&nbsp;Back to Being!</p><p>In this episode, I reflect on failure, confidence, recovery, and self-worth through lessons from years of being an athlete.</p><p>A reminder that one bad day, one mistake, or one hard season does not define who you are.</p><p>If this episode resonates with you, I&#8217;d love to hear from you. You can email me or join the conversation on Substack!</p><p>Email: hello.backtobeing@gmail.com</p><p><a href="https://substack.com/@backtobeingwithbahar?r=8dkuzd&amp;utm_campaign=profile&amp;utm_medium=profile-page">Click here to join my Substack</a></p><div><hr></div><p>Hosted on Acast. 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And what part of my story have I forgotten to count?</p><p>A gentle reminder: this podcast is for reflection and educational purposes only, and is not a substitute for therapy, diagnosis, treatment, or support from a qualified mental health professional.</p><p>I'd love to know your thoughts and what this episode brings up for you!</p><p>Email: hello.backtobeing@gmail.com</p><p>Substack account: <a href="https://substack.com/@backtobeingwithbahar">https://substack.com/@backtobeingwithbahar</a></p><p>Get in touch! I can't wait to hear from you!</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who Are You When the Titles Fall Away?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exploring identity beyond roles, achievements, and expectations]]></description><link>https://www.backtobeing.co/p/who-are-you-when-the-titles-fall-529</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.backtobeing.co/p/who-are-you-when-the-titles-fall-529</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Back To Being with Bahar]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 14:11:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/199985040/dbf6a3d5b31c66e0b596271d3bbeb485.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" 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In this episode, we explore the question:&nbsp;<strong>Who are you when the titles fall away?</strong></p><p>So much of life teaches us to define ourselves through roles, achievements, responsibilities, and the way others see us. We become the job title, the family role, the successful one, the responsible one, the helpful one until we forget there is a self underneath all of it.</p><p>This episode is a gentle reflection on identity beyond labels and expectations. What remains when we stop performing, proving, or explaining? Who are we when we are not measured by productivity, status, or usefulness?</p><p>Friendly reminder:&nbsp;This podcast is for reflection and is not a replacement for therapy, mental health treatment, or professional support.</p><p>Get in touch and let me know what resonates with you!</p><p>Email: hello.backtobeing@gmail.com</p><p>Substack: https://substack.com/@backtobeingwithbahar</p><p>I&#8217;d love to hear what resonates with you!</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.backtobeing.co/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Thanks for reading and listening to Back to Being! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trailer: Welcome to Back to Being]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meet yourself where you are]]></description><link>https://www.backtobeing.co/p/trailer-welcome-to-back-to-being-a09</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.backtobeing.co/p/trailer-welcome-to-back-to-being-a09</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Back To Being with Bahar]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 15:54:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/199887523/fa22640a83e637f65a321f9267acd64a.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>This podcast has been on my heart for a while. It is a space to slow down, meet yourself where you are, and return to yourself with more honesty and tenderness. Through personal stories, honest reflections, and thoughtful conversations, we&#8217;ll explore the questions we don&#8217;t always have time to sit with, the moments that shape us, and the transitions that ask us to become more honest with ourselves.</strong></p><p><strong>The first episode will be out soon.</strong></p><p><strong>Let&#8217;s be with heart, honesty, and each other.<br>Bahar</strong></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.backtobeing.co/p/trailer-welcome-to-back-to-being-a09?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.backtobeing.co/p/trailer-welcome-to-back-to-being-a09?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share"><span>Share</span></a></p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>