48 | Unseen Grief: Naming the Loss Behind Our Struggles, A conversation with Nims Dias

Grief shows up in more places than we realize. It isn’t only about losing a loved one—it can come with the loss of health, the end of relationships, moving away from friends, or even leaving behind a life you once knew. Too often, unspoken grief hides beneath anxiety, depression, and even physical symptoms, leaving us searching for answers without addressing the root.They also break down why psychiatrists, counselors, and psychologists are realizing that the five stages of grief are misleading. In this conversation, Johanna sits down with a clinical psychotherapist, Nims Dias, who specializes in grief, loss, and emotional health. Together they explore:Why grief and loss may be the underlying cause of anxiety and depressionHow somatic symptoms reveal what our emotions are holdingThe risks of unnecessary labels and the power of words in shaping our identityPractical ways to uncover the root of our pain and begin healingHow faith, truth, and affirmation can restore hope when loss feels overwhelmingWhether you’re carrying visible grief or hidden losses, this episode will remind you: you are not alone, healing is possible, and hope can be sparked again.Nims is a counsellor and a registered member of both the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) and the Sri Lanka National Association of Counsellors. She manages Compassion Room, a mental health service based in Melbourne, Australia, where she provides support to individuals navigating a range of emotional and psychological challenges.Connect with Nims: www.compassionroom.com.au www.instagram.com/compassionrmtherapy www.facebook.com/compassion.roomConnect with Johanna LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/johannamoses/⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/medicine_motherhood_missions/⁠www.johannamoses.com