The Cafe on the Edge of the World Podcast

In this episode, Nathan Goldblat and I sit down for an insightful conversation about his amazing path to becoming a social media sensation. Our discussion includes; how he launched it all as just a young kid, the way he tackles problem solving using creativity and quiet space, what it takes to create successful social media content, learning from other in your field of study to collectively grow,...

In this episode, personal finance guru Bodo Schäfer and I sit down for a fantastic conversation about his journey to becoming a personal finance guide to millions through his bestselling books.  We cover among other topics; his incredibly bold decision to move from Germany to the United States on his own at just 16 years old, learning to stay open to new opportunities, how listening to your inner...

On this episode, pop superstar Mandy Capristo and I sit down for a beautiful conversation about her incredible journey from teenage pop star to founder of FELICE. We have a wide ranging discussion including what it was like to receive her first label offer at 12 years old, her journey to becoming a pop sensation with the girls group Monrose, where her powerful combination of passion and drive come...

On this episode, celebrity chef Stefano Zarrella and I sit down for a heart to heart conversation. We talk about his life journey from working in his parents restaurant as a kid, to becoming a social media sensation for his inviting cooking content. Plus we dive deep into learning how to build your confidence, choosing to be authentic in a world that can be fake, the balance of striving for succes...

Join me for a fascinating New Year's Resolution conversation with a friend of the show, returning guest & world renowned psychiatrist and coach Dr. Anna Yusim. After Skip gives us the history of New Year's Resolutions, Anna and I go deep on the topic, including creating healthy, sustainable habits in 2024. We cover the importance of finding a formula that works for your mind and body...

Join Skip and I as we share tips on making this year the best ever, including an awesome exercise to help you do that.  We also share some big news about the podcast, and the top three things we're looking forward to in 2024.  Happy New Years from the whole John Strelecky Team!  Grow and Thrive (English) Course: https://cafe-course.johnstrelecky.com/s/john-strelecky/grow-and-thrive-en Grow an...

Join us for lots of laughs and fond memories of Christmas traditions. In this, our special holiday episode, Skip and I are joined by Anna our team member from Germany. We talk about family traditions, favorite holiday cookies, holiday foods, best presents ever, and so much more. We laughed a ton recording this, and hope you will too. Enjoy!  Happy Holidays from the whole John Strelecky Team! 

This appetizer sized episode is from an interview I gave. There were some topics which we get a lot of questions about, so we thought we'd share it here.  They include; getting clues from the universe you’re on the right path, why some people with the kindest hearts accidentally end up being selfish if they're not careful, and the amazing story of the first person to ever read The Cafe o...

On this episode, #1 bestselling psychological thriller writer Sebastian Fitzek and I sit down for a fascinating conversation. In addition to his success with his bestselling, heart pounding books, he's also an incredibly funny and motivational guy. We talk about his writing process, his passion for being a lifelong learner, how he learned to write in different genres, some funny experiences w...

In this episode I talk with women’s health expert and world renowned gynecologist Dr. Sheila de Liz, who is also the bestselling author of numerous books including “Woman on Fire”.  We cover an array of fascinating topics including the chemical changes which occur at different times in a woman’s life, how we hear and experience the same words differently depending on the hormones racing through ou...

Imagine being the voice of Hollywood celebrities like Paul Rudd, Tom Cruise, Sacha Baron Cohen and Adrien Brody when their works are translated into another language. On this episode I invite the incredibly talented Markus Pfeiffer to the show. In addition to being a television and film actor and the voice of Hollywood celebrities, he is also the narrator of my books in the Germany language. Join...

Heartwarming adventurer, chemical engineer by trade, and #1 bestselling author, Sergio Bambaren and I have a beautiful discussion about the rhythm of the universe around us. We talk about how kids can teach us the path to happiness, what listening to the ocean can offer, how to get in touch with the voice of your heart, why selling yourself for material possession is not fulfilling, the concept of...

Rapid Transformational Therapist and #1 bestselling author, Marisa Peer and I have an insightful discussion about techniques to master your thoughts and life. We have a wonderful conversation about the proper ways to improve a child’s self esteem, finding something that makes your heart sing, reframing perspectives on past experiences, understanding where our core beliefs come from, believing you&...

Join me for a fascinating conversation with spiritual mastermind and #1 bestselling author, Laura Malina Seiler. We have a heartfelt discussion about achieving happiness on your journey through life.  We dive into how being prepared for the dark times is vital to help you get through them, the difference between survivor mode and creator mode, achieving real power through controlling your mind and...

Join me for a fascinating conversation with game changing performance coach, and bestselling author Karin Kuschik. We have a beautiful discussion about Karin’s widely impactful coaching technique called "Listen and Learn", how changing your mind leads to growth, why being curious and asking questions can get you to new heights, the life changing lesson she learned from a guru about emoti...

Join me for a fascinating conversation with my good friend, returning guest, & world renowned psychiatrist Dr. Anna Yusim.  We take a deep dive and answer some of the most challenging questions about relationships submitted by you, the fans of the show!  We discuss if there is a healthy amount of obsession to have for your partner, how to allow freedom but also achieve commitment in a relation...

Join me for a Between the Lines conversation with long distance biker, bestselling author, and dedicated mom Jasmin Böhm.  We talk about her profoundly inspiring story as she transitioned from being a single mom with three jobs barely getting by, to embarking on a beautiful journey with her son, biking over 12,000 km and visiting over 19 countries. We also discuss how easy it can be to get caught...

Join me for a Between the Lines conversation with Love Life Passport team, Anika and Tayler Schweigert. We have a beautiful discussion about consciously living present in life, how being courageous can open up new possibilities in life, why giving up sets a dangerous precedent for future challenges,  how to reestablish common goals with important people in life, learning to enjoy the growth proces...

Join me for a Between the Lines conversation with spiritual medium and energy science expert Bahar Yilmaz. We have a truly mind-blowing discussion about Bahar’s experiences with seeing and hearing from the spirit world, the power of stepping into your vulnerability, how to strengthen your connection to the energetic world, the importance of having a strong mentor at a young age, why it's some...

Join me for an appetizer size episode to talk about three ways to reduce stress & find greater satisfaction with life through the power of letting go. I discuss how to grow past unsupportive beliefs by analyzing where they come from, why it's important to reduce clutter at home and the space around you, and why sometimes it’s okay to let go of people who don’t positively energize you.  En...

Join me for a Between the Lines conversation with a truly fascinating guy. New York Times bestselling author Rutger Bregman had a theory that people are more kind than we are led to believe. So he did a ton of super cool research to see if that was true. Listen in on our discussion as we talk about the mind-blowing discoveries he made along the way, and the myths that we are led to believe are “tr...

Join me for a Between the Lines conversation with Laura Lewandowski, a business influencer, journalist, and future of work expert. We had the pleasure of speaking when I was on tour last year in Germany. We discussed, how to overcome self doubt with strong role models, why it’s important to embrace failure, crafting your personal elevator pitch, and where will you be from?  Click here to learn mor...

Join me for a Between the Lines conversation with Vanessa Göcking an expert on understanding the genuine you. We talk about how to build a strong foundation of self-love, why the most important relationship you can build is the one with yourself, adding your genius to the collective consciousness, how exhausting it is to try and be someone other than yourself, and reanalyzing past memories to heal...

Join me for an appetizer size episode to talk about the theme of EMBRACE. I discuss embracing that small things eventually lead to big things, why it’s important to embrace that things you love will come to an end, embracing the power of your inner voice, and embracing that it’s okay to grow. Enjoy! https://www.johnstrelecky.com/

Join me for a Between the Lines conversation with financial freedom expert for women, Madame Moneypenny, also know as Natascha Wegelin. We talk about how to achieve financial independence by learning smart financial lessons, why it’s okay to be bold & strive for something new, how self worth & spending habits can be related, and how to avoid shiny object syndrome. To learn more about Natas...