In this episode, Marissa Garza reminisces about her childhood Halloweens, filled with vibrant costumes, community activities, and trick-or-treating. She compares these experiences with her current, quieter celebrations, discussing cultural shifts and her journey with body image and community engagement. Marissa also talks about her Halloween preferences, including her favorite candies and scary movies. She reveals her diagnosis of aphantasia and how it impacts her perception of horror. The episode also explores the influence of family attitudes toward death on her Halloween views and preferences for fall treats like apple cider over pumpkin spice. Listeners are encouraged to share their own Halloween memories and traditions.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:16 Halloween Memories from Childhood

02:23 Transition to Adulthood and Changing Perceptions

03:35 Current Halloween Observations and Community Reflections

06:06 Favorite Halloween Candy

06:33 Candy Favorites and Halloween Memories

07:14 The Sensory Joys of Trick-or-Treating

08:09 Not a Fan of Scary Things

09:31 Aphantasia and Horror

11:31 Talking About Death

12:57 Cider Over Pumpkin Spice

13:39 Final Halloween Thoughts

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