Jackson Warne reveals how his late father Shane inspired his surprise new career move: ‘It’s therapy for me’

Jackson Warne has revealed how his new career move is ‘therapy’ to help him cope with the loss of his father, Shane Warne. 

The 26-year-old has launched his new podcast, Warnes Way, and explains how he pays tribute to his dad on set. 

‘We’ve got a studio we’ve set up which is in dad’s old office so it feels like he’s there,’ Jackson told the Herald Sun. 

‘We’ve got all his memorabilia, his book, his ashtray, it’s really special.’

Jackson says that he and his dad had originally planned to do a father-and-son podcast together back in 2018, but it never happened. 

With guests who knew his dad – such as Eddie McGuire and Mark Howard – Jackson says the podcast has served as a means of healing his grief. 

Jackson Warne (pictured) has revealed how his new career move is ‘therapy’ to help him cope with the loss of his father, Shane Warne. The 26-year-old has launched his new podcast, Warnes Way, and explains how he pays tribute to his dad on set

‘I’m also treating it as a bit of therapy for me,’ the professional poker player said. 

‘I don’t see a therapist but when I talk to people like Mark Howard and Eddie McGuire it’s so personal and we talk about stories with dad.’

Jackson announced the new podcast in an Instagram post earlier this week.  

‘First episode goes live Monday the 11th of August. Listen and watch on YouTube and Spotify,’ he explained in his caption. 

Guests will include Aaron Finch and Andrew Bassat. 

The podcast is edited and filmed by Jackson’s girlfriend, Kiah Broadsmith.

Legendary cricketer Shane Warne died aged 52 from a heart attack while on holiday in Koh Samui, Thailand.

It comes after Jackson revealed a personal victory on Instagram, having committed to an entire year without alcohol following his cricket star father’s death.

‘We’ve got a studio we’ve set up which is in dad’s old office so it feels like he’s there,’ Jackson said. ‘We’ve got all his memorabilia, his book, his ashtray, it’s really special.’ Pictured with Shane

Legendary cricketer Shane Warne died aged 52 from a heart attack while on holiday in Koh Samui, Thailand 

In an inspiring display of resilience, he chose to honour his father’s memory not with sorrow, but with a dedication to health and clarity.

Jackson shared the goal he set for himself at the start of 2023, to remain alcohol-free for the whole year.

He wanted to demonstrate a healthier way to cope with life’s hardships, especially after experiencing the immense loss of his beloved father.

After his father tragically died, Jackson said he could’ve let his grief ruin him and instead set out on a journey of wellness. 

He decided to focus on his health, and to channel his trauma into ‘energy for life’ and was delighted with how much progress he made. 

Jackson revealed the fruits of his gym labours, admitting that he had shed an impressive 15kg.

It wasn’t without struggle though, with Jackson revealing his biggest barrier to weight loss success – fast food.

‘I miss Maccas,’ Jackson admitted.