The Cafe on the Edge of the World Podcast

Hosted by John Strelecky

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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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June 15, 20261 hr 34 min

#79 Kathy Weber, Creating Nurturing Conversation Patterns With Your Kids

On this episode, I sit down for a fun-filled discussion with Kathy Weber and her son Günther. Kathy is an expert in creating incredible communication patterns between parents and their children. She's a bestselling author, podcast host, communication consultant, and inventor of the LilaLiebe® concept. We cover specific techniques for being present with children, the core needs that kids have and the types of support they crave, how to be a detective for non-verbal communications, the 4 pillars for a nurturing environment, and so much more!To get Kathy Weber’s new book, please visit: https://www.amazon.de/Handbuch-Eltern-Teenager-verstehen-wollen/dp/3949822690To learn more about Kathy Weber, please visit: https://kw-herzenssache.de/To connect with Kathy Weber on Instagram, please visit: https://www.instagram.com/_kathy.weber_/To learn more about Kathy’s podcast, please visit: https://kw-herzenssache.de/podcast/

May 11, 20261 hr 32 min

#78 Cyndi Dale, How to Access Higher Consciousness

On this episode, I sit down for a beautiful conversation with Cyndi Dale who is an internationally recognized intuitive healer, author, and teacher devoted to helping people reconnect with their energy and awaken their intuition. She has worked extensively in energy medicine, spiritual development and intuitive practices, writing over 40 books on these transformative topics.Our discussion is a deep dive into the extraordinary lens that Cyndi views the world through. We cover; how to tune into the energetic fields around you, why it’s important to find your tribe of people, getting through the stigmas that come along with these fields of study, understanding there is no finish line in life and constantly chasing one will lead to burnout, helping others because it feels right in your soul not for any perceived outcome, embracing that end of life is part of the human experience, why your first duty to the world is to help yourself and those around you, becoming fluent in the language of the universe, and so much more!To learn more about Cyndi Dale, please visit: https://www.cyndidale.com/To connect with Cyndi Dale on Instagram, please visit: https://www.instagram.com/cyndidaleenergyTo get any of Cyndi Dale’s books, please visit: https://www.cyndidale.com/storeTo learn more about Cyndi Dale’s coaching, please visit: https://www.cyndidale.com/learnTo connect with Cyndi Dale on Youtube, please visit: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZnveeWuG2do9V6NzPNXHYg

April 13, 20261 hr 16 min

#77 Julie Ryan, Learning to Become a Psychic Medium

On this episode, I sit down for a unique one of a kind conversation with world renowned psychic medium and medical intuitive, Julie Ryan. Julie calls herself a “buffet of psychicness™”, having unique abilities in energetic diagnosis and healing, past life communication, connecting with energetic fields, and communicating with the spirit world.Our discussion is a wonderful glimpse into Julie’s world as a psychic and some of her energetic abilities. We cover; how the spirit and intuitive world connects to the human world, why love is the language of all spirits, learning to ask the right questions to the universe, how contributing your creativity to the world is your greatest asset, the integration of intuitive practices into the medical field, understanding that the human experience should be a joyous one, keeping the mind out of fight or flight mode, and so much more! To learn more about Julie Ryan, please visit: https://askjulieryan.com/To connect with Julie Ryan on Instagram, please visit: https://www.instagram.com/askjulieryanTo get Julie Ryan’s books, please visit: https://askjulieryan.com/books/To learn more about Julie Ryan’s courses, please visit: https://askjulieryan.com/training/To connect with Julie Ryan on YouTube, please visit: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMYtR_CBJeC6MKbzuQ2dd6A/featured

March 16, 20261 hr 15 min

#76 Gillian Harvey, From Living Abroad to Becoming a Bestselling Author

On this episode, I sit down for an engaging discussion with bestselling author Gillian Harvey. She has written 13 books, many related to her experiences living abroad in rural France. She is also a writer for several newspapers and magazines including; The Times, Telegraph, Guardian, Women’s Weekly, and People’s Friend. Our conversation is an interesting deep dive into her journey as an author and the significant challenges that tested her along the way. We cover; the process she uses to write her bestselling novels, where her passion for writing developed, dealing with rejection and fear of failure in the publishing industry, finding something you’re so passionate about that no one could keep you from doing it, learning to be the voice of hope for someone just starting their journey, the importance of constantly developing your craft, becoming adaptable, learning to love change in life, and so much more! To learn more about Gillian Harvey, please visit: https://www.gillianharvey.com/To connect with Gillian Harvey on Instagram, please visit: https://www.instagram.com/gillplusfiveTo get Gillian Harvey’s books, please visit: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Gillian-Harvey/author/B07XPFSDCR

February 9, 20261 hr 26 min

#75 Dr. Amy Robbins, How to Deepen your Intuitive Connection

On this episode, I sit down for a fascinating conversation with Dr. Amy Robbins. Dr. Robbins has been a clinical psychologist in private practice for almost 20 years and the Director of Mental Health at BIÂN, a holistic wellness center in Chicago.Our discussion is a beautiful exploration of what the human mind is capable of and how you can become happier through living a more fulfilling existence. Our conversation includes; Dr. Robbins' journey to becoming a clinical psychologist, how being an educator and helper is rooted in her DNA, learning how to set aside your own ego in order to chase true happiness, using your emotions as a guiding compass for the life you want to live, how to deepen your connection with intuition, the balance between being a clinical psychologist while also being a deeply intuitive individual, remembering to capture the wonders of life as they unfold, understanding and appreciating the unique lens through which each of us views the world, and so much more!To listen to Dr. Amy Robbins’ Podcast, please visit: https://www.dramyrobbins.com/podcastTo learn more about Dr. Amy Robbins, please visit: https://www.dramyrobbins.com/To connect with Dr. Amy Robbins on Instagram, please visit: https://www.instagram.com/dramyrobbins/To learn more about Dr. Amy Robbins’ course, please visit: https://www.dramyrobbins.com/spiritually-informed-therapy-2

January 12, 20261 hr 32 min

#74 Ryan Levesque, How to Master the Seasons of Life

On this episode, I sit down for an insightful life discussion with Ryan Levesque. Ryan is a 7-time Inc. 5000 CEO & Founder, and 2-time #1 Bestselling Author. He's also someone who has taken numerous very bold leaps in life and reaped the benefits because of it. Our conversation is a wonderful thought starter for the new year and will leave you with great insights about mastering changes in your life. Our discussion includes; How Ryan became interested in being a change maker, why the blueprint for your life is often being designed as you go through it, the importance of crossroad moments in life, actively deciding to win the game of life, not taking no for an answer, what is non-negotiable in life, why often times you need to give up good in order to achieve great, how to optimize the phases of life, why it’s vital to “Be Curious, Ask Questions, and Seek Truth” in life, the rhythm of the universe, and so much more!To get Ryan’s books please visit: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Ryan-Levesque/author/B00USC9T5WTo sign up for Ryan’s newsletter, please visit: https://ryanlevesque.net/join-the-digital-contrarian/To learn more about Ryan, please visit: https://ryanlevesque.net/To connect with Ryan on Instagram, please visit: https://www.instagram.com/askryanlevesque/

December 15, 20251 hr 36 min

#73 Karin Kuschik - #1 Bestselling Author - How to Ask the Right Questions

On this episode, I sit down for a beautiful conversation with my good friend and #1 Bestselling author Karin Kuschik. Beyond a bestselling author, Karin is a top-level performance coach for business decision makers/media celebrities as well as a keynote speaker. She has a gift for finding and sharing just the right words to help people through life's different situations.Our discussion begins with the genesis of Karin’s new book 50 Questions that Make Life Easier (“50 Fragen, die das Leben leichter machen”) and the impact it has already made. Our conversation includes; the importance of asking the right questions, how to check in with yourself and ensure you’re heading down the right path, the root cause of most misunderstandings and arguments, how to properly defuse situations, dissecting someone’s true intent behind their words, learning to respond to different situations effectively, how you can decide who pushes your buttons, and so much more. To get Karin’s books in German please visit: https://www.amazon.de/stores/Karin-Kuschik/author/B09NNXN3P3To get Karin’s books in English please visit: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Karin-Kuschik/author/B0FNX2HHRLTo learn more about Karin please visit: https://www.karinkuschik.com/To connect with Karin on Instagram, please visit: https://www.instagram.com/karinkuschik/To listen to John’s previous episode with Karin (#59 & #40) please visit: https://audio.johnstrelecky.com

November 10, 20251 hr 16 min

#72 Adam Wallace, #1 NYT Bestselling Children's Book Author

On this episode, I sit down for a fun-filled, energetic conversation with bestselling children’s book author Adam Wallace. Adam has had multiple #1 NYT Bestsellers and has sold over 12 million books!Our discussion begins with Adam’s rather unique journey to becoming a children’s book author of 173 books, including his wildly successful series “How to Catch a …” Our conversation includes; How to create art that engages the mind, why it’s necessary to put yourself in uncomfortable situations to grow, the importance of testing your product with a trusted group of customers before bringing it to market, understanding that building sustained success takes time, finding fulfillment though not constantly chasing the next big number or new shiny object, how Adam is reinventing the way young readers consume books, insights into his unique writing process, keeping the next generation of kids excited to read, and so much more! To get Adam’s book Hatman please visit: https://www.hatman.com.au/To learn more about Adam Wallace please visit: https://www.adam-wallace-books.com/To get to Adam’s books, please visit here: https://www.adam-wallace-books.com/books/To connect with Adam on Instagram, please visit here: https://www.instagram.com/adamwallacestuff

October 13, 20251 hr 36 min

#71 Joana Breidenbach, How to Build a Company that Changes the World

On this episode, I sit down for a motivating and inspiring conversation with cultural anthropologist, author, and social entrepreneur, Joana Breidenbach. Joana is the co-founder of betterplace.org and founder of the Betterplace Lab.Our conversation delves into the origin of Better Place, and what drives the passion behind the wonderful ideas Joana has continuously contributed to the world. Our discussion includes; understanding and embracing different ways of life, staying curious rather than being judgmental, push factors vs. pull factors, learning to be grateful for the things in life that are often taken for granted, why paying attention to the world is a moral act, building an efficient and effective team, how to create a remarkable company culture, seeing business relationship as a human to human interaction instead of a boss to employee or client to client relation, and so much more!To learn more about Betterplace please visit (English): https://www.betterplace.org/enTo learn more about Betterplace please visit (German): https://www.betterplace.org/deTo get to Joana’s books, please visit here: https://www.joanabreidenbach.de/authorTo learn more about Joana please visit her website here: https://www.joanabreidenbach.de/To learn more about Brafe Space please visit: https://brafe.space/

September 15, 20251 hr 29 min

#70 Catherine Duncan, How to Find Peace in Life

On this episode, I sit down for a beautiful conversation with integrative spiritual consultant, author, and holistic healer, Catherine Duncan. Catherine has worked extensively in the areas of chronic illness, life transitions, grief, loss and finding meaning and purpose while serving as a chaplain and spiritual care provider. Our discussion includes; how Catherine overcame not one but two separate near-death experiences, how she discovered and perfected her innate ability to see and communicate with spirits, why it’s important to truly feel the energetic shift that comes with gratitude, why humans experience difficult situations or circumstances, how to tap into your unique gifts as a human, why you should be the only person who decides what a successful life looks like for you, learning to turn down the fear part of your mind, and so much more!To learn more about Catherine please visit her website here: https://www.catherineduncan.org/To get to Catherine’s book, please visit here: https://www.amazon.com/Everyday-Awakening-Practices-Living-Feeling/dp/163755608XTo connect with Catherine, please visit here: https://www.instagram.com/catherineduncanmabcc/

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