If you are like Karen Wright or me, you may have had someone you trust deeply, such as a partner, betray your trust and leave you feeling like you have to take care of everything. She labeled this role as becoming an accidental alpha woman. She never planned on being the sole breadwinner for her family or even a single parent, but unexpected confessions changed her path and threw her into a role she had not planned on. It’s very important as women that we understand finances in our homes and the costs of the lifestyle we are used to.  Karen Wright is a Master Certified Coach, a pioneer in the coaching profession, and a two-time author, including The Accidental Alpha Woman (a guide to thriving when life feels overwhelming). In addition, she is a single mother to two incredible young men and an avid reader and traveler. Karen created a framework to help other women in the same situation she found herself in, and in this episode, she shares the RECEIVE framework and how it can help you thrive when life feels overwhelming. We discuss how boundaries can help women. For example, you may want to ask yourself, ‘if I say yes to this thing, how will I feel?’ Will you go to the event and be tired and checking your watch the whole time because you overloaded yourself? Or will you resent doing something for someone because you are over-extending yourself? Receiving help is so important for women when we find ourselves in these types of situations. We, as women, often give care and nurture, but so often, we are last on that list. Karen shares ways to take care of ourselves so we can thrive and overcome when life feels like too much.  Click here to listen! Rating, Review & Follow on Apple Podcasts Heike’s insights are so helpful in creating a well-rounded, healthy lifestyle! Loving every episode of the Pursue Your Spark podcast!” ← if that sounds like you, consider rating and reviewing my show here! Your action helps me support more empty-nester moms 50+ - just like you - thriving in their second-half of life. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with 5 stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Plus, if you haven’t already, subscribe to the podcast. There is always something new on the feed and, if you’re not subscribed, there’s a chance you’ll miss out. Subscribe NOW! Links mentioned in the show:  The Ultimate Intermittent Fasting Course For Beginners Karen Wright’s book - The Accidental Alpha Woman  How you can reach Karen Wright LinkedIn Instagram - @karenwrightcoach, @accidentalalphawoman Twitter - @KWrightcoach   For more episodes, click here.