Can You Still Connect With Someone Who Has Died? April Hannah Says Yes | GRIEF Ladies Ep. 26
What if the connection doesn’t have to end when someone dies?
That’s exactly what we explored in Episode 26 of Grief Ladies: A Guide to What Comes Next with our guest April Hannah — licensed therapist,
intuitive healer, and someone who has spent over 26 years helping people heal in ways that go far beyond traditional Therapy.
Where Science Meets Spirit
April’s work bridges two worlds that don’t always get to sit at the same table — clinical psychotherapy and what she calls the mystical. Think Reiki, sound healing, guided art, and a fascinating evidence-based therapy protocol called Induced After-Death Communication.
Yes, you read that right. Evidence-based.
What makes this episode extra special is that April and I (Kelly) are trained in this protocol together — and actually just wrapped up one of our Induced After-Death Communication retreats the weekend before we recorded this. Safe to say we are both still buzzing from it.
And before you scroll past — research suggests that between 50 and 75 percent of people experience some form of after-death communication after
losing someone they Love. So chances are, something April talks about in this episode is going to feel very familiar.
Signs, Dreams & Staying Connected
April gets into the many ways those who have died may reach out — and more importantly, how you can open yourself up to receiving those
connections. She shares practical steps anyone can start today, whether you’re a believer, a skeptic, or somewhere in between.
Because, as April says, she’s no longer skeptical. And after hearing what happened at her retreat the weekend before this episode was recorded,
we’re not surprised. You’ll want to hear that part. 🎧
Plus — April Gets Personal
We asked April how she stays connected to her own mom, who has died. Her answer is tender, real, and gives you a glimpse into how someone who does this work professionally still navigates it in her own everyday life.
Listen to Episode 26 here:https://youtu.be/bTayMPCvKYY
Connect with April:
🌐 HannahsHealing.com
📲 Search: April Hannah + after death communication
Have you ever experienced a sign or moment of connection from someone who has died? We’d love to hear about it in the comments on YouTube. This community is a safe space to share — no skepticism here.
The GRIEF Ladies grew from decades of clinical work, community building, and lived experience. It isn’t a checklist to “get over it.” It’s a path you can re-enter on the hardest days and the ordinary ones.
Kelly Daugherty from Center for Informed Grief and Karyn Arnold of Grief in Common first connected when Kelly was leading a collaborative grief book project and posted in a Facebook group looking for authors. Karyn responded, and from their very first conversation, the connection was instant. They discovered a shared passion for supporting grieving individuals and striking similarities in their approaches and professional paths. Both had worked in hospice, and both believed that there are practical tools that can truly help support someone on their grief journey.
That first book became The Grief Experience: Tools for Acceptance, Resilience, and Connection. From there, their collaboration grew naturally. What began with one project has blossomed into an ongoing partnership including building frameworks, workshops, and now the GRIEF Ladies Podcast to help others navigate life after loss with honesty and hope. Sign up for their newsletter to stay informed about their future ventures!
Karyn Arnold has served grievers for 25+ years as a facilitator, educator, and the founder of Grief in Common, an online community that connects people by shared experiences of loss. With a background in psychology and mind–body work, Karyn blends evidence-informed practice with simple daily actions that help people steady themselves and find support. She has guided thousands of grievers through groups, workshops, and online programs, and partners with clinicians and organizations to make grief resources easier to find and use.
Kelly Daugherty, LCSW-R, FT, BCC, is a clinician, educator, board-certified coach, and founder of the Center for Informed Grief in Malta, NY. A Fellow in Thanatology, Kelly has worked with individuals and families across hospice, schools, and private practice for over two decades. Her commitment to grief work began after her mother’s death during Kelly’s teen years, shaping a career focused on practical, compassionate support. Kelly develops trainings for educators and mental-health professionals, consults with schools on grief-informed practices, and leads community programs that normalize grief while teaching concrete skills. She believes accessible, plain-language tools can change how communities show up for one another.
