The Found Project

27/06/2026

Alright friends, I spent two years off from podcasting to do IVF and get my baby boy here and I am thinking of bringing it back. IF I see some interest, I will bring it back. SO, take a look at what it is all about. And let me know what you think.

My podcast is all about healing.
Healing can feel incredibly lonely.

Trauma has a way of convincing us that no one could possibly understand what we've been through—or why we're struggling the way we are.

That's one of the reasons I created The Found Life Podcast.
Season One is still available, and if you're on your own healing journey, I hope you'll give it a listen.

This podcast isn't about sensationalizing trauma or comparing pain. It's about creating a space where people tell the truth about their lives—the heartbreak, the fear, the grief, the resilience, and the healing that followed.

Each episode reminds us of something I believe deeply:

You are not alone.
As a trauma therapist, I've seen how powerful it is to hear someone describe an experience you've never been able to put into words yourself. Sometimes another person's story helps us understand our own. Sometimes it gives us hope. Sometimes it simply reminds us that what happened to us doesn't have to define the rest of our lives.

If you're living with the effects of childhood trauma, relationship trauma, abuse, grief, anxiety, burnout, PTSD, or simply trying to rediscover who you are after difficult experiences, these conversations were created with you in mind.
When you listen, I hope you leave with...

🤍 The feeling of being seen.
🤍 A little more hope than you started with.
🤍 Language for experiences you've struggled to explain.
🤍 A reminder that healing is possible—even if it doesn't feel that way today.
🤍 The courage to believe your story matters, too.

Healing doesn't happen because we erase our past.
Healing happens when we begin to understand it, connect with others, and discover that we are so much more than what happened to us.

If even one episode helps you feel a little less alone, then this podcast has done what I hoped it would.

🎙️ Search The Found Life Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts, and if an episode speaks to you, I'd love to hear which one.

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3OXCzH82ebpuHUsXS7eovm?si=195eae2c0bb64fb6

You deserve spaces that remind you there is hope, there is healing, and there are people who understand.

16/05/2026

Exciting news — I am officially transitioning my therapy practice from part-time to full-time and expanding my caseload! 🤍

I am currently accepting new clients and referrals for adolescents, college students, young adults, and adults throughout Utah via telehealth and in-person sessions, including afternoon availability.

I especially enjoy supporting clients navigating:
✨ Trauma and nervous system overwhelm
✨ Anxiety and emotional dysregulation
✨ Grief and loss
✨ Burnout and emotional exhaustion
✨ Divorce and major life transitions
✨ Adult women with ADHD
✨ New parents/Postpartum
✨ Identity development and life transition-related stress
✨ I also provide counseling services in ASL for Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals.

I welcome clients from all backgrounds! I am a BIPOC therapist and am passionate about providing culturally responsive, trauma-informed care for many different communities. I have worked with every population you can think of.

My approach is relational, evidence-based, and tailored to the individual. In addition to traditional talk therapy, I incorporate EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic/nervous system-focused interventions, CBT, EFT and DBT when clinically appropriate.

I currently accept many insurance plans, including Select Health, medicaid, Cigna,Clergy pay, University of Utah health plans, and More. I am also an EAP contracted therapist.

I would also love to continue building collaborative relationships with community providers, schools, universities, and counseling centers throughout Utah. If you maintain a referral list or know someone looking for ongoing outpatient therapy support, I would truly appreciate being considered as a referral option.

You can learn more or book here:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/tanisha-shedden-cottonwood-heights-ut/1576357

📱 Text: 385-743-1247

Thank you to everyone who has supported me in this next step. 🤍
— Tanisha Shedden, LCSW
https://mindmatters-slc.com/

Tanisha Shedden, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Cottonwood Heights, UT, 84121, (385) 644-6195, If you’re looking for a therapist who 'gets it' and blends depth and compassion with a good sense of humor you’ll likely feel at home with me. I am someone who can hold the hard stuff without flinchin...

13/01/2024

05/01/2024

Thank you for your kindness and patience as I have enjoyed the holiday season and taken some time off 💙💙💃🏿

Back next week!

29/12/2023

"lose the purpose for your future, and die in the present" -- Viktor Frankl

20/12/2023

here is the link to my segment if you want to watch 💙

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH (GOOD THINGS UTAH) — Sometimes setting boundaries can be difficult, especially when family, friends, and relationships involve different backgrounds, political views, tra…

19/12/2023

The Found Project Self Love Store has all things self love! Excited to share the latest addition to my shop: Scented Candle, Candle, You Are Enough,Inspiration Gift, Candle, Reminder Gift For Friend, Self Love, good vibes https://etsy.me/3RQk49m

15/12/2023

Does anyone have a new year's Resolution to go on a healing journey?

10 Years ago I was forced into my healing journey not knowing that I needed it. I was only 19 years old and I was suffering with daily panic attacks and severe PTSD as a result of childhood trauma CSA, an additional assult, faith trauma, and more...

I wished I would have had Something more to guide me on that journey. My therapist was helpful but I wished I would have Known what else I could do in the meantime in between sessions. And I wish I would have known what I could do to help myself on my own on a daily basis.

Now, I am a licensed therapist who hasn't had a panic attack in five years and who is thriving, not just surviving. If you have a goal to just get started. Even in a small way doing the shadow work, doing the inner work, doing something that will better your life every day and help make the process of processing trauma and healing the nervous system a little easier,

try out my Free Trauma Journey Survival Guide. Created by a survivor for a future thriver 💙

download the guide at www.foundproject.org/freebies

01/12/2023

n this powerful episode of The Found Life Podcast, host Tanisha Shedden, a therapist and educator, sits down with Mckenna Rose Brown, Mrs. Utah 2014, Social Worker, Mental health educator, and Advocate. Together, they chat about Mckenna's deeply personal journey through severe postpartum depression and a misdiagnosis of borderline personality disorder, ultimately realizing that her struggles were rooted in trauma.

Throughout the conversation, Tanisha and Mckenna explore the complexities of trauma, the impact of negative labels on mental health, and the transformative power of seeking help and understanding. They discuss the importance of embracing bravery in the face of adversity, the often misunderstood nature of personality disorders, and the significance of reframing one's perspective on mental health challenges.

Listeners will gain valuable insights into the nuances of anger, the resilience of the human spirit, and the profound impact of genuine understanding and support. Mckenna's candid account of her experiences serves to inspire and empower individuals to confront their own struggles with courage and compassion.

Listen link in bio or on all platforms wherever you get your podcasts