Melbourne-based radio star shocks fans as he quits leading breakfast show after seven years: 'I'm at the end of what I can give'
Jack Post, 37, who has made a name for himself on The Christian O'Connell Show on Gold FM, quit the program on Monday morning in an emotional Instagram post.
Jack shared a slew of snaps from his time on the show, including one of him playing a guitar in the studio with Christian O'Connell and another with his wife Bianca and son Gordon.
Telling fans that it was one of the 'hardest decisions' he had ever had to make, the radio host revealed the reason why he was calling his time on the popular breakfast program.
'I love this show deeply, and it has given me so much. But there is something in my gut telling me it's time to close this chapter and write the next one,' he wrote in the caption.
'When I left radio with Hamish & Andy in 2017, I honestly didn't know what was next for me then — but I had an excitement and giddiness for the thrill of what it could be.
He added: 'I'm so happy it turned out to be The Christian O'Connell Show.
'It's time to step away again, make space, and see what's next,' he shared.
Jack said that he was grateful for the listeners who tuned in for the morning show over the years.
'Thank you to each and every listener who chooses this as their breakfast show.
'I love talking to you in the mornings, I love meeting you on the street — don't stop saying hello,' he wrote.
The radio star then went on to thank his colleagues at the station, particularly Christian, who he said had been on of the 'most profound relationships of my life'.
'It is the defining friendship of my 30s, and his impact on me will last forever.
'I've so much more to say about him, but for now I will simply say: I love you, mate. Thank you for everything.'
The Christian O'Connell Show also posted a clip of the host talking about his exit from Gold FM.
'Jack Post leaving the show this Friday,' Christian announced in the segment.
'I don't know what to say,' Jack replied with tears in his eyes.
He added: 'It's been an amazing period of my life and in some ways surreal to say goodbye to it, but I can't tell you how much it means that you guys have been supportive, accepting, understanding of this decision and I'm going to miss you so much.'
'It scares me, it terrifies me but it also excites me and fills me with joy,' he added with a shaky voice.
He went on to say that many people in his life, including his parents, couldn't understand why he was walking away from the radio gig, but said that he felt 'comfortable' and 'calm' waiting for 'whatever is next'.
'Sometimes it does feel like running a marathon and I'm just at the end of what I can give and run for this show, even though I love it so much.'
Jack made headlines in 2022 after opening up about his debilitating struggle with post-natal depression that left him 'crying uncontrollably' on the floor every night.
The Australian radio producer shared his story with his co-host Christian on his daily radio show for RUOK Day sharing the 'shame and guilt' he felt after he and his wife Bianca welcomed their son Gordon six months prior.
He said he was 'embarrassed' about being a dad with post-natal depression but has improved his mental state in just a few short months after being open and honest about his feelings with himself and family and friends.
'It started when my son was born in March, and you remember how giddy I was during the pregnancy. I was so excited for him. I couldn't wait. I felt like I was across everything,' Jack told his co-host.
'I felt like I did 10/10 job of being a husband right up to the birth and then something changed after he was born, and it was really strange.'
While Jack was excited Gordon has arrived safe and healthy and Bianca was well, the 'crazy amount of love' everyone was telling him he would feel for his new baby didn't come.
'I felt guilt and shame of bringing this little guy into the world who I am meant to love so much, and I can't feel that for him...Now I love him so much but that didn't come for three months,' he said fighting back tears.
'I went through what is called a post-natal depression, something I didn't even know new fathers could get. I thought it was something we had to be worried for Bianca as I know there is a high rate of post-natal depression in new mums, and I was the one feeling it.'
Jack said some nights he would sit alone on the floor of Gordon's nursery with his head between his knees 'crying uncontrollably'.
'I felt Bianca was the one who did all the work, she brought him into the world, she went through the pregnancy, and I am the one who has depression and is crying on the floor. I felt so much guilt and shame and embarrassment about that,' he said.
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