The Safest Place to Be Yourself.
The Safest Place to Be Yourself.
Join Kinship for real conversations you can't have anywhere else. Share openly, connect deeply and feel uplifted - instantly.
Real People.
Real Conversations.
Real Connection.
Don’t just take it from us. Experience the magic - as told by Kinship members.
Transform your life, one real conversation at a time.
“Having a platform where I could just get my voice out and be heard, be seen, and be vulnerable for this time in the evening...just catapulted my week into a better space.” - Sara
“I always feel amazing after the sessions. They are like a breath of fresh air to me. It’s amazing how we can relate to strangers and provide support to people we don’t know.” - Jasmine
"I was really nervous at first. I got connected to other people across the country who had vastly different life experiences than mine, but we found commonality in the story of the speaker and were able to have deep and authentic conversations." - Jo
"I am very thankful about the fact that there are communities out there, they're safe or they feel like we can share the day and the journeys that we are living through." - Gabrielle
"I'm currently in therapy. I go to therapy every other week. So I really just happened upon these groups, and being able to have a group that's facilitated that may speak on issues that I'm already dealing with, I found very helpful." - Jae
"The best part of Kinship is that it's a place where I can be my true self. I don't feel judged. I can be authentic, speak my mind, and feel like the people in my small sessions are not judging me. In fact, many of them are dealing with the same things that I'm dealing with. It's a comforting feeling to know that there are others out there who are also facing similar challenges." - Bill
"The small group was phenomenal – worth its weight in gold…it was so uplifting, and so nice to connect with other people. It was definitely the best part of the whole experience." - Mark
"The best part of Kinship is the absolute connections that you that transcend many other platforms that have become superficial. Kinship is far from superficial, it's the polar opposite. It allows for genuine, authentic, and true interactions." - Audra
Here's How It Works
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Join a session
RSVP to join a session – just as you are. With convenient sessions throughout the week, join from the comfort of your home, any time you crave connection.
Listen to a short talk
Get comfortable and start the session by listening to a quick, uplifting talk from a relatable speaker, sharing from their own life experience. Talks can cover everything from mental wellness to relationships, purpose and growth.
Connect in small groups
After, you'll get matched in a group of 6-8 people for a thoughtful 45 minute discussion, guided by a trained facilitator. Get ready to connect, go deep and feel uplifted.
Why It Works
Helping you navigate life's highs, lows, and in-betweens.
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Feel uplifted after using Kinship.
Average lift in mood after each Kinship session.
Rate their Kinship experience 5 stars.
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Who we are
the Kinship Experience
Connect, Share, Grow.
Finding your people is hard. We’ll connect you to others with similar life experiences who crave real connection, just like you.
Be Seen, Be Heard.
Your story matters. Exchange your experiences and stories with others who are right there with you.
Feel Better, Together
Every session is a two-way street of support, leaving you lighter and more inspired.
Encouraging Talks
Listening to others’ stories gives us perspective. Sharing our own helps to validate our feelings and realize our shared human experience.
Guided Small Groups
Community guidelines create a safe space for real conversation. And our trained facilitators guide the discussion with thoughtful prompts.
Community Support
Send live reactions, show your support, kindle connections, and leave feeling a little lighter and more uplifted each time.
Want to Be a Facilitator?
Kinship Facilitators are essential for driving this movement towards reconnection by guiding our small groups.
More Info To Ease Your Mind
Kinship is a online community platform for building connections through deep conversation. Each 60-minute session begins with a short opening talk (about ~10-15 minutes) by a relatable speaker who shares from his or her own lived experience.
Then, we use dynamic matching technology to place you into a small breakout group of 6-8 individuals for a thoughtful conversation for the remainder of the session. Those discussions are guided by a trained facilitator who also serves to maintain the safety of the small group environment.
It's a science-backed, community-centered way to experience growth & connection - and it actually works. Interested? You’ve got nothing to lose. Try Kinship – your first session is on us, no credit card required!
Not ready to commit? Book a free 15 minute overview call with a member of our team to learn more!
That's like asking what might come up in any human conversation! Kinship conversations are as varied as the people that participate.
Each experience is different, based on who is in your small group, how you're feeling that day, how deep the group wants to go, and the content of the opening talk.
Most conversations span multiple topics, though can be overarchingly summarized as: personal growth, emotional well-being, relationships, and purpose.
Past sessions have covered topics like:
- Stress, anxiety, depression, and growth or coping techniques.
- Self-improvement, goal-setting, and realizing your potential.
- Awareness, compassion, empathy, and acceptance.
- Navigating all sorts of relationships: family, friendships, professional
- Healing from heartbreak, caregiving, grief, and loss.
- Building resilience and overcoming adversity.
- Self-validation, authenticity, vulnerability, and (re)discovering your identity.
- Major life changes: career shifts, moving, marriage, or parenthood.
- Finding purpose: personal values, finding meaning in life, and living your truth.
- Exploring spiritual beliefs, practices, and their role in your personal well-being.
Kinship is rooted in science, providing real support when we’re faced with challenges, transformations, and everything in-between. Here are a few of the facts that support our approach:
- Research shows that when we put our feelings into words, we reduce activity in the amygdala – the part of the brain that controls fear and anxiety.1
- Stronger social connections lead to a 50% increased chance of longevity.2
- Compassionate conversations lead to reintegration of neural systems involved in stress and encourage new growth, improved connectivity, and a better blood supply to neurons.3
In short, Kinship being in beta phase means that it’s not the full or complete experience that we intend once we fully launch later this year. That said, it is a really exciting opportunity for you to get involved and be an influential part in helping us build this world-changing experience. Here's what we mean:
- Early Member Discount: As a token of appreciation for your early involvement and feedback, we're offering beta access at a significantly reduced cost.
- Influence Development: This is a unique chance to directly influence the development of Kinship. Your feedback, suggestions, and usage patterns will actively shape the final product, making you a true co-creator in the journey.
- Access to New Features: Experience the latest functionalities of Kinship before anyone else. As a beta user, you'll be the first to explore new features and innovations as they’re built and released. While there may be occasional bugs or instabilities, your patience and feedback help us create a more robust and user-friendly final product.
- Exclusive Community and Support: Join a community of like-minded individuals who are passionate about shaping the future of Kinship and engaging in compassionate conversation.
- Continuous Improvement: We are committed to regularly updating and improving the Kinship experience during the beta phase, ensuring that you always have access to the most advanced and reliable version of our service.
Your participation in the Kinship beta is not just about early access and savings; it's about being an integral part of a community that is shaping the future of our service. Welcome to the movement toward reconnection.
We want to make Kinship accessible to everyone so we offer a flexible contribution model. Your first session is on us - no credit card required! After that, you can choose to contribute what you’re able to - starting from $9.99/month. Those who pay more will contribute directly to funding memberships for those facing financial hardship.
We take the safety and privacy of our users very seriously. Kinship sessions are not recorded, and only first names are displayed publicly. Community guidelines are in place to maintain a welcoming space of non-judgment for you to come, relax, and just be yourself. We remove anyone who repeatedly violates our Community guidelines and we have expert facilitators in place to maintain the safety of the small groups.
No. Kinship does not offer professional mental health support. Kinship is a community platform for deep, authentic conversations and genuine connections. While it is beneficial to your emotional health, Kinship does not staff clinical psychologists, psychotherapists, counselors, or other mental health professionals.
Yes we support mobile, but joining from a computer makes for an optimal experience.
Be Seen. Be Heard. Belong.
"It's about connecting without fear, without the weight of judgment. It’s about people."
- Angela, 36