Happy Accident Studio Ltd

Real with Ric - Life after Loss, with the Widowed Warrior

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This is Real with Ric, a podcast about Life after Loss. Ric is a young widow, who lost his wife Jade shortly after giving birth to their son. Since then, Ric has been writing his way through grief and has published seven books, two adult books about living with loss and his life with Jade and five children's books inspired by his son, Hugo.

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Happy Accident Studio Ltd

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Society

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Latest episode

May 31, 2026

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Episodes

Reflecting with Ric 31.05.2026

EP06 – Reflecting with Ric Ric Hart's back for his final episode of season two: Reflecting with Ric. In this final episode we'll take a deep dive into seasons one & two, listening to clips from all of his podcasts and looking back at where Ric was then and where he is now. In his own enigmatic way, Ric will speak candidly about this journey, the highs and lows and how he feels about it now eight y...

Stronger Together 19.04.2026

Ric Hart's back and this time, he's brought a special guest! In a huge surprise, we'll meet Jade, Ric's partner. In episode five: 'Stronger Together' Jade will talk openly about how Ric and her first met. They'll talk about their relationship, it's impact on both of their children and what it means for the two of them to have found one another. Jade will give us a glimpse into what the Widowed War...

Relationships & Loving Again 17.04.2026

Ric Hart's back! A few months on from the last episode of his season two podcast Real with Ric; we'll catch up with Ric and the wisdom he will be sharing. In episode four: 'Relationships & Loving Again' Ric will talk openly about what dating is like for a widower. How difficult is it to relate to people when you're dealing with deep grief. The reason 'chemistry, connection, alignment and communica...

Forgiveness & Peace 01.02.2026

Ric Hart is back! Two years on from the last episode of his season one podcast Real with Ric; we'll be catching up with the Widowed Warrior and seeing how he is and what has happened during the last two years. Expect big shares, announcements and even more candid insight into life after loss. In 'Forgiveness & Peace' Ric will talk openly about what peace is and what it looks like now, 7.5 years on...

People Navigation 31.01.2026

Ric Hart is back! Two years on from the last episode of his season one podcast Real with Ric; we'll be catching up with the Widowed Warrior and seeing how he is and what has happened during the last two years. Expect big shares, announcements and even more candid insight into life after loss. In 'People Navigation' Ric will be discussing what widowed life is like, his passion project Hart Health a...

Physical & Mental Recovery 30.01.2026

Ric Hart is back! Two years on from the last episode of his season one podcast Real with Ric; we'll be catching up with the Widowed Warrior and seeing how he is and what has happened during the last two years. Expect big shares, announcements and even more candid insight into life after loss. In "Physical & Mental Recovery" Ric will cast his mind back to 2022 and remind us what was going on and th...

Accepting Acceptance 20.12.2023

Episode 10 of Real with Ric. In this episode, we find Ric in a contemplative and honest mood as he reflects on 2023. He'll chat about Growth Through Grief, raising money for a local bereavement charity and of course the success of his podcast series: Real with Ric. He'll also dive deeply into the investigation and inquest into the loss of his wife Jade, revealing for the first time the heavy menta...

Life As A Widower 24.11.2023

In episode 9 of Real with Ric, Ric will talk about the word WIDOWER. What it means to him, how he feels about it and what it's like to be part of a club he never wanted be in. He'll also chat about his body transformation and how that's going, visiting Disneyland for the first time with Hugo and a sign that Jade was very much with them both in spirit. If you've unfortunately suffered loss or trage...

Body Transformation 30.10.2023

In episode 8 of Real with Ric, Ric will talk about how mental wellbeing is closely connected with physical wellbeing. He'll talk about why he began running in the first instance, his incredible weight loss journey and how he donated vast amounts of money to charity through his efforts. Ric will open up about how his fitness regime changed and the new direction he went in, the fitness & spa centre...

Finding Love Again 06.10.2023

In this exclusive 'extra episode' of Real with Ric, Ric will chat about his quest to find love. What does dating look like as a widow? How does online dating feel, when you were settled before it even was invented? When and how do you know, that you're now ready to invite someone back into your life. Ric will discuss this and more as he shares his inner most thoughts about online dating, being int...

The Future 22.09.2023

This is episode 6 of Real with Ric. This time, Ric will open up candidly about the investigation into the loss of his wife, Jade. He'll discuss his entrepreneurship in transitioning from being self-employed to running a thriving property business and the steps he took in order to do that; whilst throwing himself into becoming a full time father. Ric will also chat about the settlement that was iss...

Putting it on Paper 08.09.2023

This is episode five of  Real with Ric , where Ric will discuss the setbacks that the Pandemic brought as he dealt with the feeling of loneliness during lockdown. Ric will talk about the bond he began to build with Hugo during this time and how difficult it was whilst in the depths of grief. He'll chat about opening up to the idea of love again and the guilt that came with it and how despite being...

Running Forward 29.08.2023

Rural Recording LtdIn episode four of Real with Ric, Ric begins to focus on what the future of a widowed and single parent looks like. He'll talk about where the concept of Real with Ric came from and his first trip away with his brother, where he learned very quickly that wherever you go, your grief goes with you. Ric will discuss how he focused his energy into running. He then set himself the ch...

Arriving Home 11.08.2023

In the third episode of Real with Ric, Ric will discuss his thoughts and feelings on returning to his and Jade's home, for the first time without his soul mate. He'll open up about the reality of becoming a widow at 34 and a single-parent to their son Hugo. And whilst Ric openly talks about this incredibly dark period of his life, he also shares some beautiful spiritual moments which give us all h...

8th of July 2018 27.07.2023

In this second episode of Real with Ric, we'll hear about that eventful day. A day that's etched in Ric's mind forever. He'll discuss the elation of meeting Hugo for the very first time, the labour journey and how Jade felt throughout. He will also tackle the fear, shock and loss of soulmate Jade Hart. Listen now to an authentic, honest and real account of 8th July, 2018. If you've unfortunately s...

Life with Jade 14.07.2023

In this first episode of Real with Ric, we'll meet the man himself. He'll chat about why he wanted to make a podcast and how it's important to him and his journey through grief. He'll discuss what Jade was like, the plans they had made and how they felt about Hugo's imminent arrival, prior to her untimely death shortly after childbirth in 2018.  If you've unfortunately suffered loss or tragedy in...

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