The Cafe on the Edge of the World Podcast

On this episode, John, Skip and our team member Anna sit down for the yearly Christmas episode! Join us as we discuss our top museum day moments from 2024, what we are most looking forward to most in 2025, and an all time Christmas competition that will certainly bring you some laughter, and put you in the Christmas spirit. Thank you to all our amazing podcast listeners, we look forward to spending 2025 with you! To learn more about The FREE Best Year Ever masterclass please visit here: https://bit.ly/thebestyearever

Get ready for some laughs as we go behind the scenes and recap our time on tour in Germany where we launched my new book “Zeit für Fragen im Café am Rande der Welt”. We dive into; Our favorite Museum Day moments on tour, what it's like on the road, amazing stories from fans, what didn't go quite the way we planned, John's can't miss tip for having an incredibly inspiring conversation at dinner (based on an event we did during the tour), PLUS, questions from the new book that skip needed to know the answers to, including "If you could only leave the world with one thought or idea, what would it be?" Link to John’s New Book: https://www.amazon.de/Zeit-Fragen-Caf%C3%A9-Rande-Welt/dp/3423264071 Link to Vox Prominent interview (Start ar minute 19): https://plus.rtl.de/video-tv/shows/prominent-345648/2024-11-1013080/episode-44-sendung-vom-03112024-972367 Link to Tour Bus from 2022: https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce3Df7qO1a2/ Link to Selfie Museum: https://sweetpics.de/

On this episode, I sit down for an energetic conversation with good friend and bestselling author, Karin Kuschik. We celebrate the release of the English language version of her bestselling book, “50 Sentences That Make Life Easier”, and the release in Germany of my new book, “Zeit für Fragen”. Our wide ranging discussion includes a lot of humorous moments along with content covering; the difference between knowing something and living it, how to succeed at implementing life changing tactics, the power of word choice and why it’s more effective to build the language of a creator, giving your mind the freedom and time to just think, adding new ideas to old situations, and why Karin chooses to count impact instead of money. If you haven’t listened to our first interview together, I recommend going back to episode #40 and listening to that one as well. To learn more about Karin Kuschik, please visit here: https://www.karinkuschik.com/ To schedule a coaching with her, please visit: https://www.karinkuschik.com/coaching/ And to purchase her books, please visit: https://www.amazon.de/stores/Karin-Kuschik/author/B09NNXN3P3 To get John’s new book, please visit: https://www.amazon.de/Zeit-Fragen-Café-Rande-Welt/dp/3423264071

On this episode, I'm honored to sit down for an inspiring conversation with Olympic bronze medalist and nine-time world champion cyclist, Pauline Grabosch. Our wide ranging discussion includes; what it takes to become an Olympic athlete, the balance of being a peak performer focused on the goal of winning yet also enjoying the experience and being present at the Olympics, understanding we’re all human and no one is perfect, even Olympians, creating a jar of memories you'll be proud of, learning the separation between you and your thoughts, why sometimes we learn the most about ourselves during the darkest times, discovering the inner masterpieces of yourself, and winning a bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. To connect with her on instagram please visit: https://www.instagram.com/pauline_grabosch

In this episode, the incredibly inspirational Axel Schura and I sit down for a heartfelt conversation about his powerful life story, including the diagnosis which led to him being told, “You have, at most, a week left to live.” We have a wide ranging discussion including; Axel’s home life growing up and how it shaped him, actively choosing to leave situations that don’t make you happy, getting through the fear of leaving, how cancer was Axel’s greatest teacher in life, understanding that things happen for us, not just to us, exposing your mind to different realities, celebrating acts of kindness to others, understanding that sometimes the people who need love the most will ask for it in unloving ways, how gifts can come wrapped in unpleasant packaging, being the light for others on their dark days, giving back to those who are in need, and so much more! To learn more about Axel Schura please visit: https://axelschura.com/ To watch his youtube channel please visit: https://www.youtube.com/@axelschura To connect with him on instagram please visit: https://www.instagram.com/axelschura/ To Listen to his podcast please visit: https://open.spotify.com/show/74iA9ULpZnjfm46y8zegLQ

On this episode, I sit down for a beautiful conversation about life and purpose with adventurer André Schürrle. He was known initially in his career for his highlight moments as a professional footballer, including helping lead his team to a World Cup Championship. Then, thanks to his courage, focus, and commitment to live his purpose, he embarked on a path into a new version of life. One in which he embraced the power of conscious choice. Listen in as we discuss how André learned to say no to opportunities that didn’t fulfill his heart, the importance of finding your brotherhood, how meaning in life is meant to be shared with others, understanding where you feel at home, being comfortable in the uncomfortable moments, getting beyond mental barriers, embracing the challenges that life gives you, and a whole lot more! To learn more about André Schürrle please visit: https://www.instagram.com/andreschuerrle

On this episode, Tobias Beck and I sit down for a heart to heart conversation about where life has taken him since we last spoke, and how Tobias has learned to adapt with whatever comes his way. We have a deep discussion including; Tobias’s recent media critiques and how to deal with being attacked, his new book REHBELLION, going on tour across Germany, how sometimes the universe needs to test you, creating an environment where victory can last longer than just one moment, a healthier perspective on winning v.s. losing, how at the end of the day the most important thing you can do is actively choose to be a good person in the world, and so much more! To learn more about Tobias Beck please visit: https://www.tobias-beck.com/ To check out his workshops please visit: https://www.eventim.de/artist/tobias-beck/ Or to check out his Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/tobias_beck_official

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, rediscovering authenticity when you've gone a little off path, is success in life based on money, the beautiful evolutions of the human experience, his adventures traveling around the world including that it is actually more accessible that we think, and so much more! To learn more about Nathan Goldblat please visit: https://www.instagram.com/nathan.goldblat/ To check out his TikTok please visit: https://www.tiktok.com/@nathan.goldblat Or to check out his youtube please visit: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAWFj599cNBnBu_kXc8rqBg

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 voice is only possible when you quiet the noise around you, Bodo’s random run in with a complete stranger that ended up becoming a beautiful mentor/mentee relationship which changed his life forever, understanding your money beliefs and where they're rooted, how to stay grateful even when times feel dark and so much more! To learn more about Bodo Schäfer please visit: https://www.instagram.com/bodoschaefer/ To check out his courses and books in German please visit: https://www.bodoschaefer.de/ For english speakers, please visit https://www.amazon.com/Road-Financial-Freedom-Million-People-ebook/dp/B01CR8U7RI/

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 comes from, how she maintained her identity and authenticity as a young pop celebrity, the importance of your tribe to keep you balanced, learning to treat yourself like you treat the people you love, living in the present moment and so much more! To learn more about Mandy Capristo please visit: https://www.instagram.com/mandycapristo Or to check out her company FELICE, please visit: https://www.thefelicecompany.com/

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 success and also being happy and present with where you’re at, creating a supportive community, and Stefano’s next big adventure, being a contestant on the acclaimed television show “Let's Dance.” To learn more about Stefano Zarrella please visit: https://www.instagram.com/stefanozarrella/ Or check out his cookbook here: https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Stefano-Zarrella/dp/396096224X

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, why most New Year's Resolutions fail, learning how and why your particular brain operates, and how a simple adjustment in language can lead to big change. To learn more about Dr. Anna Yusim please visit here: https://www.annayusim.com/ To get help making 2024 an amazing year for you, join the 4 week online Cafe on the Edge of the World Course which starts February 5th: https://cafe-course.johnstrelecky.com/s/john-strelecky/grow-and-thrive-de

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 and Thrive (German) Course: https://cafe-course.johnstrelecky.com/s/john-strelecky/grown-and-thrive-de John Strelecky Website: https://www.johnstrelecky.com/courses/

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 on the Edge of the World and the impact of what they said about it. For more appetizer size insights in written form, check out some of my recent articles at: www.johnstrelecky.com Make sure to listen to our upcoming special Christmas episode, which goes live on December 18th!

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 while interacting with fans, why allowing yourself to be bored is vital for creativity, the benefits of naivety when pursuing your dream, and the experience of watching his book become a series on Amazon. Sebastian's books have sold more than 14 million copies and been translated into 36 languages. To learn more about Sebastian Fitzek please visit: https://sebastianfitzek.com/ Or check out his books here: https://sebastianfitzek.com/books/

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 our body, the importance of empathy and compassion towards others, getting rid of the shame around taboo health topics, achieving a base level of knowledge about women’s health through education, creating a comfortable space to talk about deep topics, and finding a medical expert who is right for you. To learn more about Dr. Sheila de Liz and her practice, please visit: https://www.dr-de-liz.de/ Or check out her books here: https://www.dr-de-liz.de/#books

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 us for a fascinating conversation about the process of matching the body rhythm and speech patterns of the actors he dubs, the power of curiosity, taking moments to shift your perspectives and be in flow, tuning your own body like you would tune an instrument, and Markus’ experiences while narrating the characters in my books. To learn more about Markus Pfeiffer please visit: https://www.instagram.com/markuspfeiffer_official/

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 people adding vs. people subtracting, why true happiness comes from the inside not the outside, and Sergio’s message of how saving a life can save a universe. To learn more about Sergio Bambaren please visit: https://www.sbambaren.com/ Or to purchase his books in English please visit: https://www.sbambaren.com/vanda-e-publishing/ Or to purchase his books in German please visit: https://www.sbambaren.com/de-at-ch/

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're the author of your own story, and her life changing therapy techniques. To learn more about Marisa Peer please visit: https://marisapeer.com/ Or to purchase her books please visit: https://marisapeer.com/books/