Let it be Podcast

Let it be Podcast

Let It Be Podcast is a raw, honest exploration of everything from faith and family to forgiveness and second chances. Sometimes they disagree. Sometimes they laugh until they cry. But they always keep it real. They also welcome guests with powerful stories and lived experiences—voices that challenge, uplift, and open hearts. Because at its core, Let It Be isn’t just about two people rebuilding a relationship. It’s about creating space for truth, connection, and the quiet strength of letting go. That strength is something Ruthe knows intimately. She’s a mother who continues to walk through the unimaginable loss of two of her children—grieving, healing, and still choosing to show up with faith and hope. Her journey brings a depth and compassion to each conversation that can only come from lived experience. Tim’s path has been different—but no less intentional. He made the personal decision not to have children, a choice shaped gently over time by life experience and reflection. His perspective brings honesty, curiosity, and occasional differences in viewpoint—but always with deep respect. Together, Ruthe and Tim represent two very different experiences of family, loss, and meaning—and that’s exactly what makes Let It Be so real. In many ways, this podcast is sibling therapy—wrapped in humor, honesty, and a whole lot of heart. After months of preparation, reflection, and real work, Ruthe and Tim are ready. This podcast is their second chance—and an open invitation for you to be part of the conversation.

Episodes

August 5, 2026 48 mins
Looking Back, Moving Forward

Nineteen episodes. Powerful stories. One shared message: hope is never out of reach.

In this special season finale, Ruthe and Tim look back on the conversations, guests, and learned wisdoms that shaped the first season of the Let It Be Podcast. They revisit meaningful moments from Henry DiCarlo, Maree Dee, Pastor Scott Heider, Myles, Dr. Bianca DeAnda, Camie McDonald, Lisa Stout, Ron Neal,...
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Fear has a way of convincing us that our past defines our future—but courage tells a different story.

In this final episode of our Courage Series, we sit down with artist, writer, and creator Racinda Janine, whose life has been marked by adoption, trauma, abuse, PTSD, and an extraordinary journey of healing. Rather than allowing her past to define her, Racinda shares how curiosity, therapy, hope, and the daily choice t...
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After enduring unimaginable loss, injustice, grief, and heartbreak, Ron Neal shares what it means to keep going when life has taken almost everything.

In this powerful Courage Series conversation, Ron opens up about the loss of his brother, the death of his daughter, the collapse of his marriage, and years of painful battles that tested his faith. Yet through it all, he discovered a peace that doesn't come from circumstances...
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In this heartfelt episode of the Let It Be podcast Courage Series, we sit down with Lisa Stout for an honest conversation about breast cancer, fear, faith, and the strength that comes through surrender.After watching her mother battle breast cancer, Lisa always knew one day she might face the same journey herself. At 58 years old, that fear became reality. But instead of giving up, Lisa leaned into faith, family, friendship, and th...
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    In this opening episode of our Courage Series, Ruthe and Tim explore what happens when fear is no longer a “what if,” but something standing directly in front of you. Together, they unpack courage, acceptance, strength, identity, and the quiet decisions that shape who we become. Through deeply personal stories and honest reflection, this conversation reminds us that courage is not always loud — sometimes it simply...
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    What Do You Do When You Can’t Control It?

    As we close out our Choices series, we come back to the Learned Wisdom that has guided every conversation:

    “Just because a circumstance beyond your control has taken away some of your choices, it doesn’t mean it’s taken away all of your choices.”

    In this episode, Ruthe and Tim reflect on the powerful stories shared by Bianca DeAnda and Cami...
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    Holding Loss — and the Choices That Remain

    When tragedy changes everything… what does it look like to keep going? In this episode, we sit down with Cammie McDonald for an honest conversation about grief, family, and the choices that remain — even in the hardest seasons.

    Rooted in our learned wisdom:
    “Just because a circumstance beyond your control has taken away some of your choices, it doe...
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    On today’s episode of the Let It Be Podcast, we sit down with Bianca DeAnda—a clinical psychologist in Southern California and a longtime connection to Ruthe’s family. Together, we talk about what happens when life doesn’t follow the plan… and how your choices still matter, even when your circumstances feel heavy, unexpected, or out of your control.

    Bianca shares with honesty about grief and gr...
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    The Choices That Are Still Yours
    In this opening episode of our new series on choice, Ruthe and Tim sit down to explore what remains within our control when life feels anything but controllable. Through honest conversation, humor, and deeply personal reflection, they talk about circumstances that are handed to us—grief, loss, and unexpected change—and the quiet power of choosing how we respond.

    Ruthe shares th...
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    Holding Tomorrow With Trust takes us to a snowy morning in Leavenworth, Washington, where we sit down with Myles (“Sasquatch”)—a private, music-loving builder who survived diabetes, colon cancer, chemo, and a heart attack, all in one season. Together, we talk about what it means to plan for tomorrow without living in fear of it, how to advocate for your health, and how to find peace when life feels uncertain. With...
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    Capture the Guilt, Don’t Carry It is an honest, hope-filled conversation about the difference between conviction and self-condemnation—and why guilt so often shows up around rest, productivity, grief, and “not doing enough.” Ruthe and Tim sit down with Pastor Scott Heider to unpack how shame can attack identity, how to capture guilt instead of letting it control you, and how replacing unhealthy thought patte...
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    In this episode of the Let It Be Podcast, Ruthe and Tim step into one of life’s most misunderstood seasons: the transition into a new normal. After years of living in survival mode, structured schedules, and responsibilities that left little room for choice, what happens when life suddenly becomes quiet? When the pace changes? When you get to decide what comes next?

    Ruthe opens up about the unexpected challenges of ret...
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    November 21, 2025 48 mins
    In this episode, Ruthe and Tim dive into the often-ignored beauty of everyday life — the routines, the pauses, the simple moments that feel almost miraculous after seasons of chaos or grief. Through stories of unexpected peace, grounding rituals, and the tug-of-war between guilt and gratitude, they explore how “normal” can become one of life’s rarest blessings. Blending faith and agnostic perspectives, hones...
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    November 5, 2025 35 mins
    When Normal Feels Like a Gift (Gifts Series · Ep. 1)

    Ruthe and Tim open a new series on “gifts”—not bows-and-boxes, but the quiet mercies that meet us in real life. From Ruthe’s tender story of traveling during Karla’s chemo to the lasting wisdom her daughter shared during that season, they explore how moments of peace can feel like grace—especially in times that are anything but normal. T...
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    Ruthe (broadcasting from Nashville) and Tim (from Seattle) welcome writer, speaker, and certified mental health coach Maree Dee for a deeply honest conversation about turning life’s detours into purpose. Maree opens up about the unexpected turns that reshaped her path—from co-owning a thriving CPA firm to becoming a full-time caregiver and faith-based mental health advocate. She shares the lessons learned from walking t...
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    In their very first guest episode, Ruthe and Tim sit down with KTLA’s Henry DiCarlo for a candid conversation on authenticity. Henry opens up about life on TV versus life at home, his battle with prostate cancer, and the shift from transactional prayers to a deeper, daily faith. Together they explore what it means to show up as your true self—even when the world expects something different—and how small choices ca...
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    In this closing chapter of their Journey series, the hosts reflect on endings that bring both heartbreak and hope. From family discoveries and reconnections with siblings to the lessons of letting go while holding on, they share the beauty and struggle of moving forward. Endings aren’t just goodbyes—they open space for healing, laughter, and new beginnings. 

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    OUR ADOPTION STORIES In this conversation, Ruthe and Tim explore their personal journeys of adoption, discussing the emotional complexities and connections that arise from their experiences. They reflect on the importance of family, both biological and adoptive, and share insights on how their pasts have shaped their identities and relationships. The dialogue emphasizes the value of therapy, support systems, and the ongoing impact ...
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    Loss, Healing, and the Ripple Effect
    In this episode, we sit down for a really honest conversation about some of the moments and people that have shaped our lives.We will bring some clarity to the last episode, and Tim opens up about some of the experiences that have shaped his path—through loss and finding strength in unexpected places. We talk about grief, healing, parenting, and the quiet ripple effect our stories can h...
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    When God Redirects: Ruthe Lets Go, Tim Steps In 

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    After almost two decades of the foundation, Ruthe found herself having to let go, trusting whatever comes next. Her adopted brother Tim—who’s agnostic—shares how they reconnected for a second chance to work together, stepping up in a new way. Both are drawing on their experiences and choosing to bring hope and encouragem...
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