Many grieving people wonder whether it’s possible — or even healthy — to feel connected to someone who has died. After-death communication is a topic that brings curiosity, comfort, and sometimes skepticism.

In this episode (26) of The Grief Ladies Podcast, Karyn Arnold and Kelly Daugherty are joined by licensed therapist April Hannah to explore Induced After-Death Communication (IADC) Therapy and its role in grief work. We discuss how IADC developed, what the process involves, and how some individuals experience meaningful connection through this therapeutic approach.

In this conversation, we explore:

• What Induced After-Death Communication (IADC) therapy is

• The science and therapeutic foundations behind the method

• Why connection can be an important part of grief adaptation

• How continuing bonds fit into modern grief theory

• Staying open-minded while honoring your own beliefs

This episode connects to the Finding trail marker in our G.R.I.E.F. Framework — focusing on figuring out what comes next and discovering how connection can evolve after loss.

Whether you are curious, cautious, or already familiar with IADC, this episode invites thoughtful exploration of how people continue bonds in deeply personal ways.

Guest Bio: April Hannah is the founder of the I AM brand and a guide for holistic entrepreneurs and bereaved individuals navigating grief, identity shifts, and life’s biggest transitions. With over 26 years as a Mental Health therapist and having supported more than 13,000 people, April helps people dissolve negative self-talk, reconnect with their true selves, and transform pain into purpose. Her work blends mindset, spiritual practice, and affirmation-based tools to support deep identity transformation. April believes no one should walk change or loss alone. If you’re ready to reclaim your identity and move forward with Clarity and confidence, connect with April at iamaprilhannah.com or join her Patreon community.

Connect with April:

https://www.iamaprilhannah.com/

https://linktr.ee/AprilAnneHannah

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Kelly Daugherty The GRIEF Ladies

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.