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Dec 29, 2018
Betsy Helmuth reflects on 2018, shares a personal story of pregnancy loss, and discusses finding solace in design. She answers listener questions about TV placement and living room lighting. The episode includes a sponsor message about an online class bundle and a shoutout to Ben's podcast.
0:00 Becoming a premium member
1:25 Reflecting on 2018 and looking forward to 2019
2:53 Sharing personal pregnancy loss experience
5:08 Lessons learned from loss and support
9:18 Returning to work and finding comfort in design
10:07 Answering Amanda's question about TV placement
14:42 Answering "Sitting in the dark" about living room
lighting
20:56 Shoutout to Ben and his podcast
21:51 Signing off and gratitude
- Investing in overhead lighting can provide more flexibility
and ease for large living spaces compared to relying solely on
multiple lamps.
- Supporting someone through a loss can be more impactful when
taking direct actions without asking them what they need.
- A projector screen may not be practical for regular TV viewing
due to installation costs and aesthetic compromises.
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