Zombies That Walk Among Us: A Halloween Story With a Terrifying Truth

 There are zombies walking among us — but not the kind you’ve seen in horror films. These monsters don’t eat brains. They drain confidence, independence, and joy. This Halloween episode of An Ounce exposes the terrifying truth: how the “zombie pathogen” infects abusers, how they hunt, what they feed on, and—most importantly—how their prey can break free. In this episode: • The hidden origin of these zombies. • How they stalk and select their prey. • The slow harvest of confidence and joy. • Why they lash out when threatened. • The cure that starves the monster. 👻 A Halloween allegory with a real message: you’re not infected, you’re being harvested. And you can walk away. 👉 Tap subscribe so you don’t miss the next twist in history. Related Episodes/Playlists: • The Ghost Train That Destroyed a Town – [insert link] • The Forgotten War That Shaped America – [insert link] • Playlist: Dark & Strange Stories – [insert link] 📚 References: (Allegorical episode – no direct sources. Optional: drop in hotline/resource links here.) “If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, there is help and hope. These resources are free, confidential, and available 24/7:” 📚 References / Resources for Help • U.S. National Domestic Violence Hotline – https://www.thehotline.org | Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text “START” to 88788 • RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) – https://www.rainn.org | Call 1-800-656-4673 • SAMHSA Helpline (substance abuse & mental health, for related crises) – https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline | Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357) 🌍 International: • UN Women Global Directory of Domestic Violence Hotlines – https://www.unwomen.org/en/what-we-do/ending-violence-against-women/global-resources • UK – National Domestic Abuse Helpline – https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk | Call 0808 2000 247 • Canada – ShelterSafe (connects to nearest women’s shelter) – https://sheltersafe.ca Credits: Music: [list if used] Images: [list if used] #AnOuncePodcast #Halloween #ZombieStory ________________________________________ 🎯 Chapters (Timestamps) 00:00 – Intro: A real monster story 01:02 – Origin Story 02:17 – The Monster Speaks 05:00 – The Capture 07:15 – Hope: breaking free of the harvest 08:51 – A Word of Warning 09:22 – An Ounce 09:50 – Finding Help ________________________________________ Credits: Music: Radar, Deified, and Stats by The Gray Room, Density & Time via YouTube Audio Library  10 second pre-roll promo for An Ounce Podcast on YouTube