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In this episode we talk with one of my oldest and dearest friends, Staceye James, who was diagnosed with COVID-19 and double pneumonia in March of this year. We get into how you need to advocate for yourself like your life depends on it,how having a big mouth can save your life and the lives of others and resources for people navigating the US healthcare system on their own. We also talk about some funny stuff that kept her focused on living during the long days fighting the virus alone in her apartment, coming to terms with your own mortality and how sometimes you just need to tell the Grim Reaper, “ Not today bitch!” Guest Bio:Staceye James is a Belly Dancer, Actress, Singer, Costume & Jewelry Designer who lives for wine, travel, Carnival, Halloween and Cosplay! Using her slogan, "MBA educated and daily medicated", she uses her struggle with major depression to advocate for breaking the stigma in the Black and Latino communities when it comes to seeking help for their mental health. Additional Resources:Long after a Covid-19 infection, mental and neurological effects smolder Kaiser Bridge Program: https://charitablehealth.kaiserpermanente.org/georgia/ Charity Highlight:Shelter for Women & Children My Sister’s House, a 264-bed facility located at 921 Howell Mill Road, offers overnight shelter and residential discipleship programs for homeless women, as well as for women with children.“I’ll never forget our first night at My Sister’s House,” says Heidi, a young single mom. “I finally felt at peace. It was a place for us to be safe at night, where I wouldn’t have to worry about how we will eat or sleep. It felt like family.”That family feel starts with a loving, safe and secure environment where a woman’s and her children’s basic needs are met. My Sister’s House also provides counselors, referrals to job training programs, and help in finding housing, medical, and legal resources. And we have a fully developed childcare facility staffed with teachers and behavioral specialists.