Raj Montage

The On-Call Empath

This show is a safe space created specifically for empaths, highly sensitive people (HSPs), and trauma survivors who’ve experienced a difficult or traumatic past. With over 300+ interviews featuring hand-picked experts—including doctors, therapists, TEDx speakers, and resilient trauma survivors—each episode brings raw, honest conversations designed to inspire healing and hope. Our guests don’t just speak from theory—they share their own powerful journeys through trauma, recovery, and growth.

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Raj Montage

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www.theoncallempath.com

Latest episode

Jun 26, 2026

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Episodes

#79 Rebuild Your Life After Narcissistic Abuse | Cheney Daughtry 05.04.2021

After narcissistic abuse, it is usual to feel like you’ve lost your inner spirit and your well-being. Some may even believe your life is over, and can’t imagine what it would feel like to be normal or healthy again. Just know there is always hope and you can always turn your life around.  My next guest Cheney Daughtry is a life coach and loves helping people who are lost put the pieces back togeth...

#78 It's Never Too Late to Create the Life You Want | Deborah Driggs 29.03.2021

Many empaths/HSPs often feel like it’s too late to become successful in life after facing a rough past in life. The truth is that never too late to create the life you want at any age.  My next guest Deborah Driggs is a good example of that and well known for her start as a Playboy Centerfold and Covergirl to her life as a Screen Actors’ Guild member. She was a top-rated insurance industry profess...

#77 Using Our Divine Gifts After Trauma | Dr. Picara Vassallo 26.03.2021

In this episode we discuss is the role of spirituality and boundaries for Highly Sensitive People & Empaths as part of their recovery from trauma. My guest Dr. Picara Vassallo, DAOM is a doctor of acupuncture and Chinese Medicine who has been in private practice for 12 years in Manhattan. She specializes in treating highly sensitive people who suffer from chronic emotional and physical pain and au...

#76 Codependency: Breaking the Vicious Cycle of Unhealthy Relationships | Olivia Pelts 21.03.2021

Do you or know of anyone that has difficulty making decisions in a relationship or identifying their feelings in a relationship? In this episode, we will take a deeper dive to answer these hard questions about codependency by a therapist that specializes in codependency.  My next guest is a therapist named Olivia Pelts, Founder of Sunshine City Counseling, a group therapy based out of St. Petersbu...

#75 Life After Sexual Abuse: Breaking The Silence | Tim Mousseau 15.03.2021

My guest in this episode Tim Mousseau is a survivor of sexual violence turned educator and advocate on this important topic. At the age of 22, Tim was faced with an incident of sexual assault. On top of this, Tim had to manage the stresses of work placement sexual harassment from his boss who used Tim’s experiences as a survivor to exert toxic control. Coming to terms with his experience, Tim reco...

#74 All The Way Up to The Top | Sean Swarner 11.03.2021

My guest Sean Swarner is the first cancer survivor to summit Everest, and only person to climb the highest mountain on every continent, ski to both poles and complete the Hawaii Ironman - did it all with one lung.  Sean was diagnosed with two deadly, different, and unrelated forms of cancer, once at the age of thirteen and again at the age of sixteen. After an incredibly poor prognosis, and being...

#73 Five Effective Ways To Cope After The Pandemic | Raj Montage 09.03.2021

In uncertain times, it can be tough to keep your head up, amidst all the chaos and panic spreading through the news and media. Let's face it, 2020 will be a year that will be talked about by future generations to come.   Many have lost their jobs, businesses and homes during this time with lost all hope.  How do we even make sense of what just happened? I will talk about 5 effective ways to cope a...

#72 Ghosting: What Is It, and How to Move Past The F*ckery | Amy Fiedler 01.03.2021

What is Ghosting? It's suddenly vanishing from someone’s life without so much as a call, email, or text. It has become much too common than we think, and also in other social and professional settings have shown that social rejection does activate the same pain pathways in the brain as physical pain, meaning there’s a biological correlation between rejection and pain. My guest, Amy Fiedler is a Ce...

#71 Navigating Trauma-Based Impostor Syndrome | Dr. Danielle Clark 25.02.2021

What exactly is impostor syndrome? What are the signs of it?  Many empaths may experience symptoms for a short period of time, such as in the first few weeks of a new job. For others, the experience can be lifelong. This may include the following:  Fear of being discovered Difficulty internalizing their success Sense of being a fraud My guest Dr. Danielle Clark talks about her personal s...

#70 Neuroplasticity: How the Brain Heals itself | Lindsay Mitchell 22.02.2021

In this episode my guest, Lindsay Mitchell opens up about her long battle with lime disease and finally hitting rock bottom at one point.  She will go into detail about how she turned her life around and became a successful brain coach with many clients that she helps all over the world.   Lindsay has a background working in internal medicine as a physician assistant. She took her knowle...

#69 Recovering From the Trauma of Infidelity | Helen Edwards 19.02.2021

Everyone has different ideas about what constitutes cheating but it's more common than ever before. The truth is there isn't one all-encompassing profile of a cheater, and people cheat for different reasons even empaths. Some people have a personality prone to cheating and might be in a perfectly happy relationship, but something about their toxic environment puts empaths at higher risk for infide...

#67 Chronic Pain: It's Not All in Your Head | Jim Prussack 06.02.2021

My guest in this episode Jim Prussack, also known as The Pain PT, opens up about his two near-death experiences in his life: once from a tick virus and once from almost drowning surfing. He goes on to talk about the biggest ah-ha moment in his recovery process. Jim also breaks down the neuroscience of pain and explains the missing link between the brain & chronic pain. If you're suffering from chr...

#66 Dealing With Manipulators: 7 Effective Ways to Protect Yourself | Raj Montage 03.02.2021

Always trust your instincts. Worry and self-doubt is the manipulators best weapon. Stop thinking about them and focus on your gut feeling while around them. I will go over seven effective ways to deal with manipulative people. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Did you learn something from tuning in today? Please pay it forward and write a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. 🙏🏻🙂 📧If you have feedback for the show please...

# 65 How to Identify Toxic People & Get Rid of Them | Dr. Heidi Brocke 29.01.2021

My guest Dr. Heidi Brocke is a Toxic Relationship Awareness & Healing Specialist. She has turned her past into her passion as she provides hope, healing, and freedom to those whose lives have been affected by toxic relationships, emotional abuse, and narcissistic behaviors. After 24 years in healthcare, she has now moved on and uses her life experience and her education to be the person she needed...

#64 How I Finally Broke Free From My Rusty Cage | Joe Ryan 20.01.2021

My Guest Joe Ryan is paving the way for people to heal. He is baring his soul publicly to extend a hand to people who might feel stuck or frozen in their healing journeys. He talks about his own trauma growing up and how he finally broke free. There are coaches out there who strive to do the same, but what sets Joe apart is that his voice embodies such compassion and warmth; when you hear it, it p...

# 63 When Childhood Trauma Turns into Chronic Pain | Adriana Bucci 13.01.2021

When threatened, our bodies have what is called a stress response, which prepares our bodies to fight, freeze or flee. However, when this response remains activated for extended periods of time without the calming influence of a supportive parent many adults grow up start experiencing chronic pain that comes out of the blue. Have you ever wondered where this mysterious pain comes from?  My ne...

#62 Tension Myositis Syndrome: End The Chronic Pain & Fatigue Cycle | Rebecca Tolin 08.01.2021

Have you struggled with a chronic illness or unexplained pain that moves around your body? Have you tried everything to alleviate your pain, but nothing really worked? Have your doctors told you they "just can’t find anything wrong with you?” Then you don't want to miss this episode. Rebecca Tolin is a mind-body and life coach who has dedicated herself to helping people recover from stress-related...

#61 From Victim to Victorious: How Self-Awareness Leads to Transformation | Lisa Latimer 06.01.2021

After self-healing from over a decade of narcissist abuse my guest Lisa Latimer talks about her crippling low self-esteem and fear of failure, Lisa is a self-awareness facilitator and author, helping her clients silence fear, gain clarity, and create the fulfillment they crave in life and business. She's passionate about teaching women how to honor their empathic side while creating the degree of...

#60 Pandemic 2020: Choosing to Rise & Loving Yourself After Trauma | Terrie Vanover 31.12.2020

Have you lost hope in future chances of true happiness in relationships?  Maybe you are married and still feeling lonely which is becoming more common these days.  If you were not in constant emotional pain if you could smile again and regain confidence would you take the steps to heal?  In this episode we will cover the following:  Healing from Divorce How Being A Nice Guy Destroys Relationships ...

#59 From Abuse & Addiction to Guinness World Record Triathlete | Shangrila Rendon (Bonus) 25.12.2020

This bonus episode is a true comeback story that is characterized by overcoming all odds in the face of challenge. My guest Shangrila Rendon, Guinness World Record holder, best selling author, professional athlete, triathlon/endurance coach and motivational speaker, recently made her 2nd World Record for most Ironman-distance Triathlons completed by a woman in a short period by finishing twenty th...

# 58 How My Near Death Experience Changed My Life | Tom Wurm 21.12.2020

In this episode, my guest Tom Wurm talks about his own Near-death experiences (NDEs) and psychedelic experience, Dimethyltryptamine (DMT). We also take a deep dive into life after death and reincarnation.  Tom is a  Firefighter and Master Practitioner of NLP helping others become the best version of themselves.  https://linktr.ee/oncallempath  Please leave a review on Apple iTu...

#57 Neural Circuit Pain: The Mind-Body Disharmony | Rose Barnes-Covenant 18.12.2020

When our back hurts, it’s only natural to assume that we’ve suffered an injury of some sort. There simply isn’t a close connection between the condition of the spine and whether or not people experience discomfort.  There are millions of people with severe chronic neck &back pain who show no structural abnormalities in their back at all. Is it then all in their minds?  In this episode, we will tal...

#56 How to Deal With a Narcissist During the Holidays | Yitz Epistein 15.12.2020

The holidays should be filled with fun and cheer but for some empaths and HSP's can be a nightmare. Many of us avoid family gatherings where you might be trapped with a Narcissistic family member.  Our mental health and safety come first, and you will experience less emotional fallout afterward if you know how to protect yourself.  My guest Yitz Epistein, the narcissistic expert makes a...

#55 Do Not Let Your Past Dictate Your Future | Nelson Tressler 13.12.2020

Maybe you were born into a tough situation where the odds were already stacked against you. However, you are not a victim of your circumstances but a product of your choices.  My guest Nelson Tressler shares how he overcame murder, abuse, a failing marriage, and much more in this episode.  Nelson is now the CEO of  https://igotsmarter.com/ and author of The Unlucky Sperm Club.  His story will trul...

#54 How to Say "No" & Set Healthy Boundaries During the Holidays | Amy Fiedler 10.12.2020

The holiday season should be celebrated with family and friends however for many empaths and HSP's it can be a very stressful time of year. Of course, this year will not be the same as before due to the worldwide pandemic. Boundaries aren’t a bad thing, or about being selfish or disrespectful. In fact, setting good boundaries can be a liberating act of self-care. In other words, setting limits can...

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