The Cafe on the Edge of the World Podcast

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Host John Strelecky (author of The Cafe on the Edge of the World) and fellow collaborators share humorous and heartfelt advice about the big questions in life. Hang with them as they bridge the gap between our seemingly absolute unimportance given the grand scale of the universe and yet how to live a meaningful life despite that. Episodes include highlights from interviews he has given, and brand new content recorded just for the show. New episode each Month. 

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#53 Bodo Schäfer, Personal Finance Guru and Bestselling Author

Apr 14 2024 90 mins  
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 listenin

#52 Mandy Capristo, Pop Superstar and Songwriter.

Mar 10 2024 107 mins  
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

#51 Stefano Zarrella, Celebrity Chef and Social Media Sensation

Feb 11 2024 81 mins  
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 str

#50, New Year's Resolutions that Work.

Jan 15 2024 52 mins  
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 you

#49 How to make 2024 the best year ever!

Jan 01 2024 40 mins  
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-thri

#48 Special Christmas Episode - Get ready to laugh with us!

Dec 18 2023 81 mins  
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 Strele

#47 Getting clues from the universe you're on the right path.

Dec 11 2023 14 mins  
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 eve

#46 Sebastian Fitzek, #1 bestselling psychological thriller author.

Dec 04 2023 89 mins  
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 fun

#45 World renowned gynecologist Dr. Sheila de Liz, on the importance of understanding your body.

Nov 27 2023 91 mins  
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 hor

#44, Actor and audio book narrator Markus Pfeiffer, on the power of curiosity.

Nov 20 2023 91 mins  
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