Savage Simplicity

In this Shortcuts episode of Storytellers: Journeys, host Bernadette Hill shares how she used the Lean 5S method — yes, that workplace organizing tool — to bring structure, peace, and a little joy to her family’s chaotic pandemic homeschool setup. With a 6-year-old first grader, a tiny desk overflowing with Legos, and a need to create calm during uncertainty, Bernadette turned to 5S as a practical...

In this Shortcuts episode of Storytellers: Journeys, host Bernadette Hill breaks down a simple but powerful insight inspired by productivity expert David Allen, creator of the Getting Things Done (GTD) method. GTD isn’t about doing more — it’s about clearing mental clutter so you have the space to think, create, and lead with intention. This micro-lesson explores one foundational GTD shift that ca...

In this episode of Storytellers: Journeys, host Bernadette Hill sits down with Helena Weiss-Duman—efficiency expert, community builder, and thoughtful voice in intentional living. Helena believes personal efficiency isn’t about doing more — it’s about designing systems that honor your strengths, reduce friction, and help you show up as your best self. Together, Bernadette and Helena explore the hu...

I’m Bernadette Hill, and welcome to Savage Simplicity — a podcast about real women navigating the messy, complicated, beautiful reality of life. Around here, we believe simplicity isn’t about doing less — it’s about doing what matters. It’s about telling the truth, sharing our stories, and designing a life that works for us. I’m a mom, a continuous improvement expert, and a woman who has rebuilt h...