Ep 192: How Envy, Anger, And Humility Shape Who We Lift Up And Who We Cut Down
One tall flower in a crowded field changes everything. Dr. Douglas Garland joins us to unpack Tall Poppy Syndrome—the ancient metaphor with very modern consequences—and gives parents a working language for envy, jealousy, pride, and the status games kids navigate every day. We dig into how cultures…
Dark Cases from the Pacific Northwest
This episode of Northern Crimes explores five harrowing true crime stories from the Pacific Northwest — cases that reveal how jealousy, obsession, and vengeance can erupt into shocking violence. From the murder of 18-year-old Rachel Burkheimer in Washington, to the calculated brutality of Douglas G…
EP282: The Sleepover That Never Ended
On a warm summer morning in Calgary, a family home sat strangely still—a sense of unease settling over the quiet suburban street. Five-year-old Nathan O’Brien had spent the night at his grandparents’ house, a place that had always been a sanctuary of comfort and routine. But when his mother arrived…
Episode 9 - The Ghost of Airdrie
Welcome back. Grab a mug, fill it with something dark and unforgiving, and let’s get started.
A loving grandmother. A brilliant inventor. A five-year-old superhero fan. On June 30, 2014, Alvin Liknes, Kathy Liknes, and Nathan O’Brien walked into their Calgary home and never walked out.
In this epis…
Douglas Garland Murders: A Canadian Family Vanishes Overnight
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Today on the Wheel of Crime, Jenn and Em dive into the chilling case of Douglas Garland, the man behind one of Canada’s most disturbing family murders. What began as a missing persons case quickly unraveled into something far darker, a long-standing grudge turned sour. The ladies b…
Bonus: What Does it Mean To Be A 'Tall Poppy' with Dr. Douglas Garland
Author of the books, "The Tall Poppy Manifesto" and "The Tall Poppy Syndrome: The Joy of Cutting Others Down," Dr. Douglas Garland joins the show to chat what it means to be a Tall Poppy in Society. Excellence should be celebrated not torn down is a philosophy Dr. Garland lives by. https://douggarl…
Interview: Diving deep into the human mind with Dr. Doug Garland M.D
Garland MD about the human mind and emotions, about The Tall Poppy Syndrome, and his book by the same name that explains why humans behave the way they do. Dr. Douglas Garland, M.D., practiced orthopedic surgery for 37 years in Southern California. Dr. Garland was a Clinical Professor of Orthopedi…
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This episode is about the heinous and senseless murders of Alvin and Kathy Likness and their grandson, five-year-old Nathan O’Brien, who were snatched one night from their beds by a psychopathic man with a criminal past. The crime shocked the province of Alberta and made national news.Look out for …
Douglas Garland on Tall Poppy Syndrome, Envy and the Fear of Success
Chris Buscher speaks with Dr. Douglas Garland, author of The Tall Poppy Manifesto, on My Life Now.
Garland explores Tall Poppy Syndrome, a term used to describe the resentment and undermining directed toward people who stand out or achieve success. Drawing on his professional experience, he examine…
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