The Naked Grief Launches Grief Support Platform with Four Programs and a Groundbreaking Podcast
- Brainz Magazine
- Oct 23
- 5 min read
Grief coach and death doula Karen Bulinski Mathison expands mental health platform to address death, pet loss, divorce, friendship breakups, and other "invisible" losses through innovative programming and Friends-themed podcast that supports employees without disrupting work.
Camden, DE – The Naked Grief, a comprehensive grief support platform, announces the availability of four membership programs and The RAW Experience podcast, designed to support individuals navigating all types of loss, including disenfranchised grief that society often minimizes or ignores, without requiring time away from work or exposing personal struggles to employers.
While traditional grief support focuses on the death of loved ones, millions suffer in silence from "invisible" losses, pet loss, divorce, job loss, miscarriage, friendship breakups, and empty nest syndrome. These losses are rarely acknowledged, leaving individuals isolated and unsupported and often fearful of losing their jobs if they take time off to heal.
Virtual, on-demand support when employees need it most
The Naked Grief now offers a complete suite of programs to meet members where they are in their healing journey, all available virtually with no appointments necessary:
Healing Hearts Complete ($47/month): A month-to-month membership featuring four days of accessible and meaningful content, including Myth-Busting Monday, Wisdom Wednesday, Tool Time Thursday, and Self-Care Saturday, plus personalized assessments, progress tracking, and community connection for those navigating death and major loss. With over 60 months of content ready for members, there is always something new to explore and support available for as long as members need it. New members receive a 21-day free trial with immediate access to two communities for peer support, crisis support resources, and meaningful content that meets them where they are, no appointment necessary.
Grief Wisdom Circle ($27/month): A month-to-month membership offering three days of weekly themed content, including Wisdom Spotlight Tuesday, Myth-Busting Friday, and Spiritual Sunday, plus a member directory and resource library for ongoing grief education and connection. Over 60 months of content is available for members to explore at their own pace.
Spirit Wisdom Circle ($27/month): A month-to-month membership featuring spiritual healing and personal development resources led by Melissa Bishop of Wholehearted Studio, including Sacred Space Saturday for those seeking a holistic approach to grief and transformation. Over 60 months of content is available for members to explore.
RAW Experience Circle ($47/month): A month-to-month membership combining the best of both Grief Wisdom Circle and Spirit Wisdom Circle for comprehensive six-day-a-week support. Members receive Grief Wisdom Circle's three days (Wisdom Spotlight Tuesday, Myth-Busting Friday, and Spiritual Sunday), combined with Spirit Wisdom Circle's three days (Wisdom Spotlight Monday, Myth-Busting Wednesday, and Spiritual Practice Saturday), ensuring members feel seen and supported six days a week. Co-created with spiritual healing expert Melissa Bishop of Wholehearted Studio, this balanced structure delivers true body, mind, and soul healing, addressing losses that do not receive traditional recognition or support while offering the spiritual healing and personal development resources that make The Naked Grief's holistic approach distinctive. RAW Experience provides the mental health benefits employees need to maintain job performance without taking time off work, allowing them to feel supported and seen by their employer without ever having to expose what they are going through.
All programs feature extensive content calendars, member directories, and resource libraries designed to meet members where they are in their healing journey, whether that's 30 days or five years after loss. Built-in assessments and engagement trackers allow employers to monitor progress and offer reimbursement incentives without invading employee privacy while encouraging members to keep doing the hard work and get their job performance back on track.
The RAW Experience podcast: Identifying disenfranchised grief through Friends
The platform also launches The RAW Experience, a groundbreaking podcast series co-hosted by Karen Bulinski Mathison and Melissa Bishop that uses cinematherapy to teach grief concepts by dissecting every episode of the beloved TV show Friends. Each episode identifies and explores the various types of disenfranchised grief woven throughout the series, from Ross's divorce and the downward spiral that happens when he does not get help, to Rachel's career identity loss, Chandler's childhood trauma, and Monica's struggles with infertility. By analyzing how these characters navigate loss, the podcast helps people recognize that even the things they think do not need help often do. Melissa's spiritual perspective, combined with Karen's grief expertise and lived experience, creates a unique, holistic framework that addresses the emotional, mental, and spiritual dimensions of grief. The breakdown and explanation of disenfranchised grief through Friends creates interest, builds community, and makes complex emotional topics accessible, relatable, and shame-free. The RAW Experience is available on all major podcast platforms and Spotify for Creators at @therawexperiencecircle.
"Disenfranchised grief is real grief," says Karen Bulinski Mathison, M.S. in Mental Health & Wellness with an emphasis in Grief & Bereavement, Certified Death Doula, and grief survivor who has experienced the loss of her husband, father, best friend, and partner. "When your dog dies, your marriage ends, or your best friend ghosts you, that pain deserves support, not dismissal. We created these programs and The RAW Experience podcast with Melissa Bishop because too many people are told their loss 'doesn't count' or they should 'just move on.' That ends here. Our holistic approach, combining evidence-based understanding of grief with spiritual healing, is what we bring to the table."
Cheaper than most gym memberships and more critical to employee wellbeing, The Naked Grief platform offers a powerful solution for organizations seeking to support their workforce without disrupting productivity. Employers become mental health awareness advocates by offering The Naked Grief as an employee benefit, providing access to virtual, on-demand support that employees can access anytime, anywhere, with no appointments necessary. Just as employees attending anger management classes or AA meetings demonstrate they are trying to improve, and are protected from termination as long as they are actively seeking help, grief support through The Naked Grief shows employers that their team members are doing the hard work to heal. The assessments and trackers provide documentation of engagement and progress, helping employees maintain job security while recovering from loss. Employers can set their own standards for engagement expectations and choose to reimburse based on participation levels, making mental health support accessible without major cost to the organization.
The Naked Grief is among a growing number of platforms connecting all types of loss under one roof, combining evidence-based understanding of grief with heart-centered, relatable content and spiritual healing. The RAW Experience podcast demonstrates this approach by using familiar characters and storylines to help people recognize their own grief patterns without judgment or defensiveness.
The platform also offers corporate bereavement solutions and partnerships with funeral homes, hospices, churches, and schools, making comprehensive grief support accessible to organizations of all sizes.
Building a network of grief professionals
Beyond employee support, The Naked Grief is building a network of trusted grief professionals, grief coaches, therapists, counselors, death doulas, and support group leaders who specialize in different types of loss. "For anybody in the business of supporting others through grief and loss, connecting with me and talking about how I link with professionals is essential," says Bulinski Mathison. "Because we all have different areas of strength. And in order to create grief awareness, we all have to stand united." Professionals interested in partnership opportunities, cross-promotion, referral relationships, and collaboration are invited to connect and learn more. All membership programs and The RAW Experience podcast are now available on the website.
About The Naked Grief
The Naked Grief, LLC is a comprehensive grief support platform offering membership programs, corporate bereavement solutions, and partnerships with funeral homes, hospices, and faith communities. Founded by Karen Bulinski Mathison, M.S., the platform serves individuals navigating all types of loss with evidence-based, compassionate support that honors the reality that grief has no timeline. In partnership with spiritual healing expert Melissa Bishop of Wholehearted Studio, The Naked Grief delivers holistic body, mind, and soul healing.
Media contact
Karen Bulinski Mathison
The Naked Grief, LLC
302-956-4245
