Description

This in-person episode of the Wildly Wealthy Woman Podcast dives into the energetics of fall through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), fascia, and nervous-system-friendly movement. Jackie is joined by healer Sheri—a seasoned RMT, yoga teacher, and creator of Facyin (fascia + yin)—who vulnerably shares her 2024 heart-health journey and what it taught her about the invisible weight of emotions. You’ll learn why autumn (the Metal season) is the time to refine the “fruit” of summer into concentrated value, how lungs + large intestine govern this season, and practical ways to let go, grieve, and regain focus without pushing or hustling against your body’s rhythm.

Listen For

• Why fall is the season of distilling your efforts into what’s truly valuable

• The difference between instinct (Po) and intuition (Shen)—and why instinct leads in autumn

• How grief shows up in the lungs (and a sound practice to release it)

• The role of the large intestine in letting go—physically and emotionally

• What Facyin is and why tending fascia frees flow, focus, and vitality

• A simple acupressure point to support grief release (LI-4, the “web” of your hand)

Chapter Timestamps

00:00 Welcome & why seasonal energetics matter
03:05 Meet Sheri: RMT, yoga teacher, creator of Facyin
06:40 Sheri’s 2024 heart-health story: shock, surrender & the weight of emotions
14:45 Fascia 101: the body’s sensory matrix & why fluidity = flow
20:28 Aromatherapy kinesiology & moving from lower → higher vibration
25:40 Five Elements 101: Yin/Yang & the five seasons (hello, Metal)
29:10 Fall = Metal: distilling, purifying, and working with what’s most valuable
33:02 Instinct (Po) vs. Intuition (Shen): why instinct leads this season
37:30 Lungs + Large Intestine: what they govern & how to support them
41:05 Grief release: the “ssssss” lung sound practice (use audible → whisper → silent)
44:18 Acupressure LI-4 (hand web) for moving grief + pairing with breath/sound
47:55 Why pushing right now backfires (and what to do instead)
51:10 Facyin: fascia + yin sequences for seasonal support
54:20 Foods & gentle practices that nourish Metal season
58:15 Final takeaways: relax to receive, move to metabolize emotion
1:00:30 Where to find Sheri + how to join her classes

Key Takeaways

• Autumn asks for refinement, not acceleration. Distill summer’s effort into the few “gold” priorities that matter.

• The lung + large intestine pair rule this season: inhale the essential, exhale/release the rest.

• Grief is normal now. Let it move: breath, sound (“ssssss”), tears, and gentle movement are medicine.

• Try LI-4 acupressure (the thumb–index web) while breathing out “ssssss” to help grief move.

• Fascia work (rolling, melting, yin holds) restores fluidity so energy and emotion can flow.

• Ask weekly: What gets released? What stays? What is the purified “value” I’m building with now?

Gentle Fall Practices (Try These)

• 3–5 minutes of the “ssssss” lung sound (audible → whisper → silent) once or twice daily

• LI-4 acupressure holds during exhale (30–60 seconds per hand)

• A short Facyin sequence (yin shapes that trace lung/large intestine lines + slow breath)

• Nourish with in-season foods (warm, mineral-rich, simple; think pears, ginger, congee/broths)

• One weekly refinement ritual: list everything you’re doing → circle the “gold” → release the rest

About Our Guest — Sheri

• Registered Massage Therapist (since 2003) specializing in fascia

• Yoga instructor & Role Model® Method practitioner

• Practitioner of Aromatherapy Kinesiology (Blossoming Heart)

• Creator of Facyin: a fascia-forward yin practice designed to move energy, metabolize emotion, and align with the seasons

• Heart-health survivor and advocate for emotion-informed healing

Resources Mentioned

• Sheri’s classes: Facyin at The Alchemy (Wednesdays 7pm) — drop-in or series (add booking link)
• Sheri’s website: https://www.sweetlightmagik.com/
• Follow @thejackiemcdonald for weekly tapping & seasonal practices 

Shareable Quotes

• “Fall is the season of taking the pure from the impure—refining your harvest into gold.”

• “When we don’t move on purpose, energy stagnates. Gentle movement is how we metabolize emotion.”

• “You don’t have to push right now. Refine, release, and receive.”

• “Grief in the lungs isn’t a problem to fix—it’s a wave to let move.”

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  If you’re local, go experience Facyin with Sheri in person (booking link) — and get on the list for her online classes soon.

Disclaimer: This episode shares educational and personal experiences. It is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider regarding your health.