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Petals of Being

with Catherine May · Certified Life Coach, NLP & Breathwork

Come home to yourself.

Gentle, grounded coaching for overwhelmed women and moms, blending life coaching, NLP and breathwork so you can feel calm, clear and like you again.

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Orange County, CA · Sessions online, wherever you are

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Meet your coach · Catherine May

I see you, mama. I've been there.

When my daughter was born in 2024, I thought motherhood was supposed to look a certain way. Mine didn't. Some nights I melted onto the closet floor in tears, overwhelmed and overstimulated, comparing myself to moms who seemed so happy and put together. My version of motherhood was not Instagram-worthy.

If that's you right now, hear me: nothing is wrong with you. You're carrying so much, and no one ever showed you how to set it down.

That's why I created Petals of Being. Together we calm your nervous system through the breath, get honest about what you really want, then map it, track it, and build the small daily habits that shift your mindset and, little by little, your whole life.

I bring years of coaching, NLP and breathwork, plus hands-on behavior-change work as an ABA technician. Since 2022 I've walked beside 20 women, most of whom found me through a friend. But mostly, I bring the heart of someone who has been on that floor too, and found her way back up.

With love, Catherine May 🌸

What I offer

Three gentle ways to work together

1:1 Life Coaching

Private sessions, just for you. We set clear goals, map the path, and track your progress, building the habits and mindset that make transformation last.

  • Set goals that actually fit your life
  • Build habits that stick
  • Shift your mindset for real, lasting change

NLP Mindset Coaching

Gentle tools from Neuro-Linguistic Programming to shift the thoughts and patterns that keep you stuck.

  • Quiet the inner critic
  • Build real, steady confidence
  • Respond instead of react

Breathwork for Calm

Regulate your nervous system through the breath. When your body feels safe, your mind can finally settle.

  • Calm stress and overwhelm in minutes
  • Sleep and rest more easily
  • Tools you can use anywhere, even mid-tantrum

This is for you if…

  • You're tired of being “the strong one” and want to feel held for once.
  • You're a mom who gives everything and has nothing left for yourself at the end of the day.
  • You want self-care that doesn't come with a side of guilt.
  • Your mind races and you're craving calm, in your body and your days.
  • You feel ready to grow, do the inner work, and come back to who you really are.

Training & credentials

  • Certified Life CoachGoal setting, mapping & tracking. Habits, mindset & lasting transformation
  • NLP PractitionerNeuro-Linguistic Programming
  • Breathwork CoachNervous system regulation through the breath: calm body, clear mind
  • SUDRCRegistered Substance Use Disorder Counselor, California
  • WHO CertifiedCommunity suicide-prevention engagement
  • CPR & First AidCertified
  • ABA Behavior TechnicianHands-on behavior change, backed by real data
  • 5th PlaceEntrepreneur of Impact competition
  • 20 women coachedSince 2022, most through a friend who saw them change

Free Mama Clarity Call · 30 min on Zoom

Let's connect. No pressure.

Pick a time that works for you, mama. It's free, it's 30 minutes, and it's just us.

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