# episode learn (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover episode learn. Page: Feed: --- ## [C++ Insights Episode 77: RVO, NRVO, std::move EXPLAINED](https://andreasfertig.com/blog/2026/08/cpp-insights-episode-77-rvo-nrvo-stdmove-explained/) _2026-08-19 · Andreas Fertig · AndreasFertig.com_ I published a new C++ insights episode: RVO, NRVO, std::move EXPLAINED. In this episode, I'll answer question from you how return-value optimization works and when to use std::move and when not. Andreas ## [Why Are Southern Colleges So Popular?, The High School Class Profile, and The Role Of Test Scores In College Merit Aid](https://tatrweekly.substack.com/p/why-are-southern-colleges-so-popular) _2026-08-16 · Amy Seeley · Tests and the Rest Weekly_ Hello listeners! Listen to this week's episode and learn more about how interest in Southern colleges is on the rise. ## [Procrastination: Skills to Overcome Fear of Failure and Anxiety](https://pdcn.co/e/http://www.toginet.com/podcasts/harvestinghappiness/HarvestingHappinessLIVE_2026-8-12.mp3?type=podpage) _2026-08-13 · Harvesting Happiness Podcasts_ Do you have a chronic procrastinator in your life that just can’t seem to finish their task list? It’s easy to write it off as pure laziness or a lack of drive, but procrastination isn’t a time-management problem. At its core, the fear of failure and discomfort triggers a deep sense of shame, causing people to hit the brakes before they even start. To move past the cycle, we have to understand… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/http://www.toginet.com/podcasts/harvestinghappiness/HarvestingHappinessLIVE_2026-8-12.mp3?type=podpage) ## [Takeaways from Why Are Southern Colleges So Popular?](https://tatrweekly.substack.com/p/takeaways-from-why-are-southern-colleges) _2026-08-11 · Mike Bergin · Tests and the Rest Weekly_ "Go west, young man," is out of fashion. ## [How To Define a Dream School, A Scientific Approach To Test Taking, and Should I Apply Early Decision Or Early Action?](https://tatrweekly.substack.com/p/how-to-define-a-dream-school-a-scientific) _2026-08-09 · Amy Seeley · Tests and the Rest Weekly_ Hello listeners! Listen to this week's episode and learn more about how students and families need to reevaluate how they determine what a dream school is. ## [LGBTQ+ Kids: Gender Identity and Well-Being](https://pdcn.co/e/http://www.toginet.com/podcasts/harvestinghappiness/HarvestingHappinessLIVE_2026-8-05.mp3?type=podpage) _2026-08-06 · Harvesting Happiness Podcasts_ \*This episode explores human sexuality and is intended for mature listeners. As the percentage of young people openly identifying as LGBTQ+ continues to rise, social media has become a vital catalyst for empowering youth who previously did not feel safe expressing who they are. Still, being seen is only the first step toward true acceptance. How can society shift the narrative from bullying to… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/http://www.toginet.com/podcasts/harvestinghappiness/HarvestingHappinessLIVE_2026-8-05.mp3?type=podpage) ## [Takeaways from How To Define a Dream School](https://tatrweekly.substack.com/p/takeaways-from-how-to-define-a-dream) _2026-08-04 · Mike Bergin · Tests and the Rest Weekly_ The dream is in the details ## [More compile-time checks with std::nullptr\_t](https://andreasfertig.com/blog/2026/08/more-compile-time-checks-with-stdnullptr_t/) _2026-08-04 · Andreas Fertig · AndreasFertig.com_ In today's post, I like to show you the benefit of a often unknown type: std::nullptr\_t . You have that data type in the language since C++11, together with the much more frequently used nullptr . While nullptr is the value, std::nullptr\_t is the data type that can hold … ## [Why College Flash Isn’t Fit, EXTEMP WITH AMY & MIKE: July 2026, and ACT Score Review and Validation](https://tatrweekly.substack.com/p/why-college-flash-isnt-fit-extemp) _2026-08-02 · Amy Seeley · Tests and the Rest Weekly_ Hello listeners! Listen to this week's episode and learn more about how students need to manage finding the perfect "partner" in the college admissions process. ## [Takeaways from EXTEMP WITH AMY & MIKE: July 2026](https://tatrweekly.substack.com/p/takeaways-from-extemp-with-amy-and-754) _2026-07-31 · Mike Bergin · Tests and the Rest Weekly_ What did this month hold for your intrepid hosts? ## [Home of the Agentic Pull Request (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/449Kpoi0zHsw) _2026-07-31 · **Sponsored**_ CLI-first, TUI-ready toolkits and a moshscript installer — join the waitlist ## [Humanity: Why AI Will Never Replace Connective Human Labor](https://pdcn.co/e/http://www.toginet.com/podcasts/harvestinghappiness/HarvestingHappinessLIVE_2026-7-29.mp3?type=podpage) _2026-07-30 · Harvesting Happiness Podcasts_ Many have come to believe that AI is a universal solution for managing repetitive tasks and improving productivity. But, is it realistic to think that machines can replace humans in a world built on connection and belonging? Our soul, or life force, is the essence of who we are and cannot be replicated by a machine; instead, it relies on social architecture, human connectivity, and interdependence… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/http://www.toginet.com/podcasts/harvestinghappiness/HarvestingHappinessLIVE_2026-7-29.mp3?type=podpage) ## [Takeaways from Why College Flash Isn’t Fit](https://tatrweekly.substack.com/p/takeaways-from-why-college-flash) _2026-07-28 · Mike Bergin · Tests and the Rest Weekly_ What do you REALLY want from your college? ## [What is an IEC and Who Needs One?, How Executive Functioning Processes Impact Learning, and Crafting a College Resume](https://tatrweekly.substack.com/p/what-is-an-iec-and-who-needs-one) _2026-07-26 · Amy Seeley · Tests and the Rest Weekly_ Hello listeners! Listen to this week's episode and learn more about another college admissions acronym-IEC- and how one might be helpful to your student or family. ## [Changing Minds: The Neuroscience of Storytelling & Connection](https://pdcn.co/e/http://www.toginet.com/podcasts/harvestinghappiness/HarvestingHappinessLIVE_2026-7-22.mp3?type=podpage) _2026-07-23 · Harvesting Happiness Podcasts_ From early childhood, our experiences shape a personal narrative that helps us make sense of the world; far from being an escape, story is how we navigate reality. Because our primal wiring compels us to defend this worldview as the only valid perspective, challenging our beliefs triggers us into action. Overcoming this defensiveness requires recognizing that vulnerability isn't a liability, but… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/http://www.toginet.com/podcasts/harvestinghappiness/HarvestingHappinessLIVE_2026-7-22.mp3?type=podpage) ## [Takeaways from What is an IEC and Who Needs One?](https://tatrweekly.substack.com/p/takeaways-from-what-is-an-iec-and) _2026-07-21 · Mike Bergin · Tests and the Rest Weekly_ You may not know the term, but you know the role... ## [Decoding Student Loans, Small Group Classes Vs 1-1 Tutoring for SAT & ACT Prep, and Making Learning Science Work For You](https://tatrweekly.substack.com/p/decoding-student-loans-small-group) _2026-07-19 · Amy Seeley · Tests and the Rest Weekly_ Hello listeners! Listen to this week's episode and learn everything you need to know about taking out student loans for college. ## [When Aging Gets Hard: A Physician’s Guide to Navigating the Journey with Dr. Surah Grumet, MD, MPH](https://pdcn.co/e/http://www.toginet.com/podcasts/harvestinghappiness/HarvestingHappinessLIVE_2026-7-15.mp3?type=podpage) _2026-07-16 · Harvesting Happiness Podcasts_ Navigating the changing needs of an aging parent can feel like a sobering wake-up call, especially as you balance respecting their role in their own care decisions with the growing weight of caregiving responsibilities. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed, but you don't have to carry the load alone. Palliative care, including hospice, offers essential support to guide families through this journey. For… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/http://www.toginet.com/podcasts/harvestinghappiness/HarvestingHappinessLIVE_2026-7-15.mp3?type=podpage) ## [C++ Insights Episode 76: New, better, lambda visualization in C++ Insights](https://andreasfertig.com/blog/2026/07/cpp-insights-episode-76-new-better-lambda-visualization-in-cpp-insights/) _2026-07-15 · Andreas Fertig · AndreasFertig.com_ I published a new C++ insights episode: New, better, lambda visualization in C++ Insights. In this episode, you'll share the latest change in C++ Insights regarding visualizing lambdas. Andreas ## [Why Smart People Struggle with Money: The Emotional Side of Finance with Tari K. Vickery](https://pdcn.co/e/http://www.toginet.com/podcasts/harvestinghappiness/HarvestingHappinessLIVE_2026-7-08.mp3?type=podpage) _2026-07-08 · Harvesting Happiness Podcasts_ The interplay between money stress and mental health shapes how we perceive security, frequently trapping families in silent, inherited cycles of fiscal anxiety. Breaking these deeply entrenched patterns requires shifting our cultural discourse from financial judgment to financial empathy, allowing individuals to address their economic realities without shame. To discover the secret to embracing… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/http://www.toginet.com/podcasts/harvestinghappiness/HarvestingHappinessLIVE_2026-7-08.mp3?type=podpage) ## [Keep It Tight: Restrict Variadic Templates Using C++20 Concepts](https://andreasfertig.com/blog/2026/07/keep-it-tight-restrict-variadic-templates-using-cpp20-concepts/) _2026-07-07 · Andreas Fertig · AndreasFertig.com_ I previously wrote about C++20's Concepts. Today I would like to discuss another aspect of Concepts: how they help you to limit the data type of a variadic type-template parameter to a specific one for all datatypes in the set. For reference, these are my previous posts about C … ## [100,000 Bonus Points Await You (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/yuY4Lkph8x5u) _2026-07-06 · **Sponsored**_ Earn 100,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 in the first 3 months. ## [Strong Enough to Feel and Heal: Mental Health, Resilience, and the Stories We Survive with Dr. Suzan Song, MD](https://pdcn.co/e/http://www.toginet.com/podcasts/harvestinghappiness/HarvestingHappinessLIVE_2026-7-01.mp3?type=podpage) _2026-07-02 · Harvesting Happiness Podcasts_ Chronic fear and anxiety are destabilizing to the human nervous system. Healing stories can help calm and balance us, serving as vital mental health wellness strategies. As we learn to re-craft our narrative and implement structured rituals as tools for building resilience through pain, we allow our trauma and the societal pressures dictating who we should be to dissipate. Rooted in resilience and… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/http://www.toginet.com/podcasts/harvestinghappiness/HarvestingHappinessLIVE_2026-7-01.mp3?type=podpage) ## [From Trauma to Healing: How Medical Science is Resetting the Biology of PTSD with Dr. Eugene Lipov, MD](https://pdcn.co/e/http://www.toginet.com/podcasts/harvestinghappiness/HarvestingHappinessLIVE_2026-6-24.mp3?type=podpage) _2026-06-25 · Harvesting Happiness Podcasts_ Stigmas and a lack of hope afflict many who live through unimaginable traumas. PTSD is a common diagnosis, but it doesn’t quite fit the bill. By reframing the condition as Post-Traumatic Stress Injury (PTSI), the focus shifts from managing a lifelong psychological 'disorder' to treating a physical, healable sympathetic nervous system in need of a reset, transitioning people from trauma to healing.… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/http://www.toginet.com/podcasts/harvestinghappiness/HarvestingHappinessLIVE_2026-6-24.mp3?type=podpage) ## [C++ Insights new lambda transformation](https://andreasfertig.com/blog/2026/06/cpp-insights-new-lambda-transformation/) _2026-06-22 · Andreas Fertig · AndreasFertig.com_ Last week I pushed an updated lambda transformation for C++ Insights . Here is a little background on the change. Since I first published C++ Insights when you transformed a lambda like the following: 1 2 3 4 5 6 int main () { int val { 4 } ; auto lamb = \[ & \] { return val ; }; } The result … ## [Unlimited Love Part II: Sustaining Compassion in Difficult Times with Dr. Stephen G. Post, PhD](https://pdcn.co/e/http://www.toginet.com/podcasts/harvestinghappiness/HarvestingHappinessLIVE_2026-6-17.mp3?type=podpage) _2026-06-18 · Harvesting Happiness Podcasts_ Sustaining compassion during difficult times requires tapping into what compassion science reveals as pure, unlimited love. The science of altruism tells us that unlimited love is available to us as an unlimited resource. Channeling and sharing love nourishes us and activates the brain's reward and attachment systems, generating positive biological feedback. Love research shows that it provides a… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/http://www.toginet.com/podcasts/harvestinghappiness/HarvestingHappinessLIVE_2026-6-17.mp3?type=podpage) ## [C++ Insights Episode 75: The Ref-Qualifier That Saves You from Undefined Behavior](https://andreasfertig.com/blog/2026/06/cpp-insights-episode-75-the-ref-qualifier-that-saves-you-from-undefined-behavior/) _2026-06-17 · Andreas Fertig · AndreasFertig.com_ I published a new C++ insights episode: The Ref-Qualifier That Saves You from Undefined Behavior. In this episode, you'll learn how req-qualifers save you from undefined behavior. Andreas ## [Pure Unlimited Love Part I: Science and the Path to Inner Peace with Dr. Stephen G Post, PhD Part 1](https://pdcn.co/e/http://www.toginet.com/podcasts/harvestinghappiness/HarvestingHappinessLIVE_2026-6-10.mp3?type=podpage) _2026-06-11 · Harvesting Happiness Podcasts_ What does it mean to practice pure unlimited love? Love research defines pure unlimited love as a state in which the security and well-being of another becomes as real and meaningful to you as your own. Embracing this mindset is a profound pathway to discovering lasting inner peace. At the heart of this approach is the activation of the ten distinct forms of love that allow us to engage with our… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/http://www.toginet.com/podcasts/harvestinghappiness/HarvestingHappinessLIVE_2026-6-10.mp3?type=podpage) ## [Joy as a Practice: Happiness as Radical Resistance with Erica Brown](https://pdcn.co/e/http://www.toginet.com/podcasts/harvestinghappiness/HarvestingHappinessLIVE_2026-6-03.mp3?type=podpage) _2026-06-04 · Harvesting Happiness Podcasts_ Conscious Joy Activism invites us to reframe our emotional lives, reminding us that joy as an active, intentional practice is a verb. In a world fraught with systemic challenges, happiness as resistance is a radical act. The privilege of being able to protest underscores our mutual responsibility. This intersection of positive psychology politics proves that our profound interconnectedness was… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/http://www.toginet.com/podcasts/harvestinghappiness/HarvestingHappinessLIVE_2026-6-03.mp3?type=podpage) ## [More C++26 reflection at compile-time](https://andreasfertig.com/blog/2026/06/more-cpp26-reflection-at-compile-time/) _2026-06-02 · Andreas Fertig · AndreasFertig.com_ In today's post, I like touch-up on C++26's static reflection. In case you haven't seen, I wrote a first post C++26 reflection at compile-time a while ago. One of the great things about reflection is that we can already explore the new feature since with Clang there is … ## [The Taoist Path to Joy: Finding Flow and Freedom with Dr. Robin Wang, PhD](https://pdcn.co/e/http://www.toginet.com/podcasts/harvestinghappiness/HarvestingHappinessLIVE_2026-5-27.mp3?type=podpage) _2026-05-28 · Harvesting Happiness Podcasts_ Eastern Philosophy describes a peace that is found when we fast our minds to release preconceived judgments and get out of our own way. The Taoist Philosophy of Joy teaches that when we are disharmonized with the world, we feel it physically and emotionally, becoming susceptible to being too rigid or totally submissive. But Taoism and happiness aren't just intellectual thoughts to be debated; they… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/http://www.toginet.com/podcasts/harvestinghappiness/HarvestingHappinessLIVE_2026-5-27.mp3?type=podpage) ## [The Connection Crisis: Decades of Research on Friendship and Belonging with Dr. Niobe Way, PhD Part II](https://pdcn.co/e/http://www.toginet.com/podcasts/harvestinghappiness/HarvestingHappiessLIVE_2026-5-20.mp3?type=podpage) _2026-05-21 · Harvesting Happiness Podcasts_ Decades of data reveal a decline in our collective capacity to see other people’s perspectives. This signals a connection crisis that stretches across generations. During this friendship recession, we live in a socially starved society where indifference is considered fashionable. This trend has devolved into a social health crisis, fueling a surge in adolescent mental health issues. Ignoring our… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/http://www.toginet.com/podcasts/harvestinghappiness/HarvestingHappiessLIVE_2026-5-20.mp3?type=podpage) ## [Screen Share With Real Control (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/9UXZLYAnIOJR) _2026-05-20 · **Sponsored**_ Collaborative screen sharing with simultaneous remote control — open source, like Screenhero. ## [C++ Insights Episode 74: Why move requires noexcept in C++20](https://andreasfertig.com/blog/2026/05/cpp-insights-episode-74-why-move-requires-noexcept-in-cpp20/) _2026-05-20 · Andreas Fertig · AndreasFertig.com_ I published a new C++ insights episode: Why move requires noexcept in C++20. In this episode, you'll learn why noexcept is crucial for move operations of a class. Andreas ## [The Connection Crisis: Decades of Research on Friendship and Belonging with Dr. Niobe Way, PhD Part I](https://pdcn.co/e/http://www.toginet.com/podcasts/harvestinghappiness/HarvestingHappinessLIVE_2026-5-13.mp3?type=podpage) _2026-05-14 · Harvesting Happiness Podcasts_ The modern loneliness epidemic has cast a spotlight on a profound "crisis of connection," particularly within the realm of boys' friendships research. As children grow, developmental psychology suggests a sharp decline in emotional intimacy among males, often driven by rigid masculinity norms that equate vulnerability with weakness. This cultural pressure prioritizes hard skills over soft skills,… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/http://www.toginet.com/podcasts/harvestinghappiness/HarvestingHappinessLIVE_2026-5-13.mp3?type=podpage) ## [Happy 8th anniversary C++ Insights](https://andreasfertig.com/blog/2026/05/happy-8th-anniversary-cpp-insights/) _2026-05-13 · Andreas Fertig · AndreasFertig.com_ This year, we celebrate the 8th anniversary of C++ Insights! Thank you all for the wonderful years of support! The current status I've been a bit slower in updating C++ Insights to work with the latest Clang version. As a birthday gift I released the latest C++ Insights version which … ## [Conscious Coupling: Relationship Maintenance Tune-Up with Raffi Bilek, LCSW-C](https://pdcn.co/e/http://www.toginet.com/podcasts/harvestinghappiness/HarvestingHappinessLIVE_2026-5-06.mp3?type=podpage) _2026-05-07 · Harvesting Happiness Podcasts_ Long-term relationships require consistent relationship maintenance and a shared commitment to making it work. By embracing conscious coupling, we take the lead on our own emotional growth, learning how to handle the messy stuff instead of sweeping it under the rug. Improving our partner communication means listening to our partners even when we want to speak. To discover tried-and-true… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/http://www.toginet.com/podcasts/harvestinghappiness/HarvestingHappinessLIVE_2026-5-06.mp3?type=podpage) ## [From Undefined to Defined: Using std::launder in C++](https://andreasfertig.com/blog/2026/05/from-undefined-to-defined-using-stdlaunder-in-cpp/) _2026-05-05 · Andreas Fertig · AndreasFertig.com_ In today's post, I will continue with the overall topics of the last two months. Today you'll learn when and where you need to apply C++17's std::launder and where the difference to this utility is to reinterpret\_cast or std::start\_lifetime\_as . The fields where you can apply today's learning … ## [Persona Fog in a Digital World: Nurturing Selfhood in an Ever-Changing Algorithm with Patricia Martin, MFA](https://pdcn.co/e/http://www.toginet.com/podcasts/harvestinghappiness/HarvestingHappinessLIVE_2026-4-29.mp3?type=podpage) _2026-04-30 · Harvesting Happiness Podcasts_ We have willingly been mentally restrained by technology, daily gifting our captors the mental cuffs to keep us psychologically bound. Haven't you realized this yet? Then they already have you. While this may seem like an intriguing sci-fi movie, it is the reality of our current digital overwhelm. To break these invisible chains, we must prioritize intentional self-care and commit to nurturing… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/http://www.toginet.com/podcasts/harvestinghappiness/HarvestingHappinessLIVE_2026-4-29.mp3?type=podpage) ## [Diversity as a Joy Practice: The Power of Inclusive Leadership with S. Leigh Thompson](https://pdcn.co/e/http://www.toginet.com/podcasts/harvestinghappiness/HarvestingHappinessLIVE_2026-4-22.mp3?type=podpage) _2026-04-23 · Harvesting Happiness Podcasts_ The power of inclusive leadership faces a significant headwind today, even though diverse perspectives are the cornerstone of societal and organizational problem-solving. By adopting a diversity joy practice, values-driven leaders foster an environment in which inclusive leadership and happiness are prioritized over homogeneous hierarchies. This alignment creates a culture where diversity and… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/http://www.toginet.com/podcasts/harvestinghappiness/HarvestingHappinessLIVE_2026-4-22.mp3?type=podpage) ## [How to Release Emotional Baggage and Create Secure, Lasting Relationships with Jessica Baum, LMHC](https://pdcn.co/e/http://www.toginet.com/podcasts/harvestinghappiness/HarvestingHappinessLIVE_2026-4-15.mp3?type=podpage) _2026-04-17 · Harvesting Happiness Podcasts_ Our earliest psychological blueprint is mediated by an attachment to a primary caregiver. We internalize their moods, attachment styles, and internal struggles to create a foundational bond. To heal this early wounding, we must operate from the right hemisphere of the brain, yet modern culture has shifted so heavily toward "left-brain" dominance, which comes at the cost of genuine intimacy. To… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/http://www.toginet.com/podcasts/harvestinghappiness/HarvestingHappinessLIVE_2026-4-15.mp3?type=podpage) ## [C++ Insights Episode 73: Things you can do effortlessly with C++20s concepts](https://andreasfertig.com/blog/2026/04/cpp-insights-episode-73-things-you-can-do-effortlessly-with-cpp20s-concepts/) _2026-04-15 · Andreas Fertig · AndreasFertig.com_ I published a new C++ insights episode: Things you can do effortlessly with C++20s concepts. In this episode, you'll learn how C++20s concepts help you to write less code that's easier to maintain at the same time. Andreas ## [Open-Enrollment classes in 2026](https://andreasfertig.com/blog/2026/04/open-enrollment-classes-in-2026/) _2026-04-14 · Andreas Fertig · AndreasFertig.com_ The year 2026 is already four months old. I hope you had a good start to this year. If you're interested in working with me at one of my public classes, here is what you need to know. I will give a one-day online workshop on Safe and Efficient C … ## [iX Article: Neue Features in C++26](https://andreasfertig.com/blog/2026/04/ix-article-neue-features-in-cpp26/) _2026-04-09 · Andreas Fertig · AndreasFertig.com_ An article I wrote for the German iX magazine "Neue Features in C++26" is available in issue 2026/04. It is available as a printed edition as well as online . I hope you find the article both interesting and inspiring. Andreas ## [Navigating Conflicts with Chaotic Character Types: Bill Eddy’s Roadmap to Reclaiming Your Peace Part II](https://pdcn.co/e/http://www.toginet.com/podcasts/harvestinghappiness/HarvestingHappinessLIVE_2026-4-8.mp3?type=podpage) _2026-04-09 · Harvesting Happiness Podcasts_ Bullying is rarely about you. It is often high-conflict individuals who project their internal traumas onto others. Whether the threats are physical or verbal, the goal is to create an environment of fear and intimidation. If you’ve been targeted, remember that you don't have to face it alone. There are effective ways to de-escalate these situations and professional resources available to help… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/http://www.toginet.com/podcasts/harvestinghappiness/HarvestingHappinessLIVE_2026-4-8.mp3?type=podpage) ## [What reinterpret\_cast doesn't do](https://andreasfertig.com/blog/2026/04/what-reinterpret_cast-doesnt-do/) _2026-04-07 · Andreas Fertig · AndreasFertig.com_ In today's post, I will explain one of C++'s biggest pitfalls: reinterpret\_cast . Another title for this post could be: This is not the cast you're looking for! My motivation My motivation for this blog post comes from multiple training classes I thought over the past several months and a … ## [The Destructive Nature of Chaotic Character Types: Bill Eddy on High Conflict Personalities Part I](https://pdcn.co/e/http://www.toginet.com/podcasts/harvestinghappiness/HarvestingHappinessLIVE_2026-4-01.mp3?type=podpage) _2026-04-02 · Harvesting Happiness Podcasts_ Do you know someone who claims it is never their fault or blames somebody else for all their woes, or the person who uses bullying tactics to push people into doing what they want? Research shows that ten percent of the people you come into contact with have high-conflict personalities. These chaotic character types don't just experience occasional friction; they operate through a rigid pattern of… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/http://www.toginet.com/podcasts/harvestinghappiness/HarvestingHappinessLIVE_2026-4-01.mp3?type=podpage) ## [Coloring Outside the Lines: How Playfulness Leads to Life Purpose with Ross Ellenhorn, PhD](https://pdcn.co/e/http://www.toginet.com/podcasts/harvestinghappiness/HarvestingHappinessLIVE_2026-3-25.mp3?type=podpage) _2026-03-26 · Harvesting Happiness Podcasts_ At the intersection of playfulness and meaning, we find the space where individuality finally transcends the institutional scripts of conformity. Replacing the fear of failure with a cultivated sense of self-efficacy fundamentally changes how we overcome intellectual challenges and reveals our unique contributions. Discovering life purpose isn’t a static, one-time goal—it’s a dynamic process of… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/http://www.toginet.com/podcasts/harvestinghappiness/HarvestingHappinessLIVE_2026-3-25.mp3?type=podpage) ## [The Perfectionist’s Toolkit: Daily Practices for Psychological Flexibility with Dr. Patricia Zurita Ona PsyD, Pt. II](https://pdcn.co/e/http://www.toginet.com/podcasts/harvestinghappiness/HarvestingHappinessLIVE_2026-3-18.mp3?type=podpage) _2026-03-19 · Harvesting Happiness Podcasts_ Life can feel heavy, and for most people, pain and suffering are an undeniable reality. Those caught in the grip of perfectionism and anxiety struggle to make self-honoring choices or choose self-care. Yet, when we practice self-compassion, it soothes the nervous system and allows us to build the psychological flexibility we need to thrive. To discover tips for increasing psychological flexibility… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/http://www.toginet.com/podcasts/harvestinghappiness/HarvestingHappinessLIVE_2026-3-18.mp3?type=podpage) ## [C++ Insights Episode 72: Why you should never call a virtual member function in a constructor](https://andreasfertig.com/blog/2026/03/cpp-insights-episode-72-why-you-should-never-call-a-virtual-member-function-in-a-constructor/) _2026-03-18 · Andreas Fertig · AndreasFertig.com_ I published a new C++ insights episode: Why you should never call a virtual member function in a constructor. In this episode, you'll learn by example why you should never call a virtual member function from a constructor. Andreas ## [The High-Achiever’s Guide to Psychological Flexibility with Dr. Patricia Zurita Ona PsyD, Pt. 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