Mindful Merriment

Rediscover calm, joy, and connection during the holiday season- without guilt, pressure or perfection

Yes, I want to experience a calmer holiday season

Instant access | Self Paced | Therapist-led guidance

Create a calmer, more meaningful holiday season without the stress, guilt, or pressure to please everyone

In just 35 minutes, you’ll learn simple mindfulness-based tools to help you move through the holidays feeling grounded, joyful and at peace.

Developed by therapist and mindfulness expert Debbie Apter, LCSW

Mindful Merriment has already helped women transform their holidays from chaotic to calm

Available only during the holiday season

The Holidays are supposed to feel magical

Yet for many, they bring exhaustion, food guilt, overspending, and family stress that leaves us drained instead of nourished.

You don’t need another “perfect holiday plan.”

You need space and tools to slow down, breathe, and choose what truly matters.

That’s exactly what Mindful Merriment gives you:

A therapist-led 35-minute mini-course that guides you through three simple shifts:

Reflect

Realign

Restore

So you can move through this season feeling balanced, compassionate, and in control

Here's how you'll move from stress to serenity- step by step:

Set Your
Intention

Anchor your season in mindfulness and compassion so you begin with clarity.

Spot the Stress Triggers

Identify the patterns and pressures that drain your joy during the holidays.

Savor Without
Guilt

Enjoy food and moments mindfully, without shame or restriction.

Connect with
Meaning

Strengthen genuine relationships over material expectations

Carry it
Forward

Get to the end of the holiday season refreshed, not depleted

Get everything you need to transform your holidays- in just 35 mindful minutes

Mindful Merriment is for you if

✅ You crave a calmer, more intentional holiday season.

✅ You’re ready to let go of guilt, overwhelm, and constant people-pleasing

✅ You want evidence-based, therapist-informed tools- not another quick fix

Mindful Merriment is not for you if

❌ You’re looking for a strict diet or productivity challenge

❌ You’re not open to reflection or gentle inner work

Inside Mindful Merriment, you'll receive:

Calm Compass

A guided reflection to set your mindful holiday intention

Savor Strategy

Compassionate tools to enjoy food and festivities guilt-free

Connection Circles

Prompts and practices to deepen your most meaningful relationships

Peace Reset Plan

A quick-reference guide to restore calm anytime the season feels heavy

Start your Mindful Merriment journey today and enjoy your holidays with ease and joy.

TESTIMONIALS

What people say about my programs

I really appreciated your enthusiasm and compassion for us. I am so glad you recommended The Mindful Diet by Wolever and Reardon. Our sessions were informative and now a great intro to my work of making changes. There was so much useful information in the course and for me the book is a great way to continue.
Thanks, Debbie!

Debbie is great at making others feel welcome. She is sensitive to people’s needs.

The workshop is well rounded and informative. It had a lot of valuable information and a chance to be interactive with one another. I was able to take a tool with me to use to directly reduce my holiday stress. The visualization activity actually helped me make some connections about why some of my stress is so significant related to my past experiences at the holiday table. I really think that this workshop made a difference in the way I approach my holiday!
Thank you!

Your presentation was informative and relaxing. Will practice being mindful when I eat my meals.

Wasn't sure what to expect but it was great. good information and nice to see I am not alone in the struggle!

Frequently Asked Questions

What if I don't have time?

You only need 35 minutes- take it in one sitting or in small moments of calm.

Is this just feel-good talk?

Mindful Merriment combines mindfulness, reflection, and evidence-based psychology to create real, lasting shifts.

Will it help if my family is difficult?

Yes. You’ll learn tools to ground yourself and set compassionate boundaries in any situation.

I've tried mindfulness before and couldn't keep up

That’s okay- this isn’t about perfection. You’ll get gentle, realistic tools you can return to anytime.

If you’re ready to feel grounded, guilt-free, and at peace during the Holiday season, now’s your moment to join the waitlist

Unlock your peaceful holiday season for just $57

Unlock the Path to a Meaningful Holiday Season with Mindful Merriment

Mindful Merriment is offered seasonally and is currently closed.

By joining the waitlist, you will be notified when the course opens again and receive details about the next opportunity to participate.