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The Cafe on the Edge of the World Podcast

The Cafe on the Edge of the World Podcast

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.

© 2026 John Strelecky & Aspen Light Publishing
Economics Personal Development Personal Success Philosophy Social Sciences
Episodes
  • #77 Julie Ryan, Learning to Become a Psychic Medium
    Apr 13 2026

    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/askjulieryan

    To 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

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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • #76 Gillian Harvey, From Living Abroad to Becoming a Bestselling Author
    Mar 16 2026

    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/gillplusfive

    To get Gillian Harvey’s books, please visit: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Gillian-Harvey/author/B07XPFSDCR


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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • #75 Dr. Amy Robbins, How to Deepen your Intuitive Connection
    Feb 9 2026

    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/podcast

    To 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

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    1 hr and 26 mins
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