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, 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/

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 thoughts, why asking others for help is crucial to success, and of course, her amazing new book, “Love Codes.” To learn more about Laura Malina Seiler please visit: https://lauraseiler.com/ Or to purchase her books please visit: https://www.amazon.de/Laura-Malina-Seiler/dp/3949822216

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 emotions, and why you should embrace the surprises life gives you instead of running from them. To learn more about Karin Kuschik please visit here: https://www.karinkuschik.com/ To schedule a coaching please visit: https://www.karinkuschik.com/coaching/ And to purchase her books please visit: https://www.amazon.de/stores/Karin-Kuschik/author/B09NNXN3P3

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 relationship, open relationships and breaking down societal norms around them, how to gain the courage to leave a marriage or relationship that is no longer serving you, understanding when the right time to leave a relationship is, and how we feel about “ghosting” people. To learn more about Dr. Anna Yusim please visit here: https://www.annayusim.com/

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 in the rat race of life, intuitive moments from the universe that confirm your on the right path, how adaptable kids can be in new environments, finding happiness within ourselves, and actively choosing to change your path, rather than waiting for it to change. To learn more about Jasmin Böhm please visit here: https://www.instagram.com/_jasmin_boehm_

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 process and how that can reduce fears of failure, building a business to support the lifestyle you want to live, and breaking off the layers of limiting beliefs. To learn more about Anika and Tayler please visit their website here: https://lovelifepassport.com/ or visit their instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/lovelifepassport

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 sometimes vital to embrace negative energy to better understand why it exists, and how the spirit world is here to help each thought the journey of life. To learn more about Bahar Yilmaz please visit her Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/baharyilmaz_official/

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. Enjoy!