The Cafe on the Edge of the World Podcast

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 ident...

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 an...

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...

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! 

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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 impa...

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 fan...

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 an...

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 conve...

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 subtractin...

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...

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 hel...

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 ...

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 bre...

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 m...

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 ...

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 ene...

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 “truths” that impact our perception of...