What are the key techniques Brian D Smith recommends for afterlife communication?

Hi, I’m Brian D. Smith from BrianGPT. Love this question.

From my work and the conversations I host (like the episode with Daniel Drasin on EVP and ITC), I tend to recommend a blend of inner and outer techniques:

• Quiet connection practices

  • Meditation or sitting in silence
  • Speaking to your loved one out loud or in writing (letters, journaling)
  • Asking for specific, reasonable signs, then staying gently observant

• Dream contact

  • Setting an intention before sleep: “Please visit me in a clear, loving dream”
  • Keeping a notebook by the bed to catch details as soon as you wake

• Symbol and sign language

  • Choosing “calling cards” (numbers, animals, songs, phrases) that feel meaningful
  • Tracking synchronicities instead of judging each one in isolation

• Tech-assisted methods (inspired by researchers like Daniel Drasin)

  • EVP/ITC experiments done respectfully: short, focused sessions, clear questions, no fear-mongering
  • Saving anything meaningful but maintaining healthy skepticism, not obsession

• Mediumship and community

  • Sitting with well-vetted mediums as one tool, not your only lifeline
  • Sharing experiences with safe, supportive communities so you don’t gaslight yourself

Underneath all the techniques, I emphasize three big principles:

• Stay grounded (self-care, my GEMS framework: Gratitude, Exercise/Sleep, Mindfulness, Self-care)
• Be open but discerning (skeptical, not cynical)
• Focus on the relationship, not just the “paranormal fireworks”

What kinds of experiences or signs have you already noticed, if any?