Refolkus
Monday April 21st, 2025 with Rosalyn Dennett
Reflections On Going Viral w/ Jessica Pearson

WARNING: This episode touches on themes of mental health struggles and sexual assault. If these are sensitive subjects to you, please listen with care. In this week's episode, Rosalyn chats with Jessica Pearson as she reflects on the whirlwind that followed her unexpected moment of viral fame and the emotional fallout that came with it. They explore the double-edged sword of virality, the toll it can take on mental health, and how humor, vulnerability, and community became Jessica’s path to healing. Jessica also shares how the experience has reshaped her relationship with social media. This conversation is a moving look at the resilience required to be an artist today — and the beauty that comes from holding space for one another in both the good and the hard times. Listen to the podcast version here: https://refolkus.transistor.fm/subscribe Find Jessica Pearson and the East Wind online: Website & Upcoming Shows: https://www.jessicapearson.me/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicapearsoneastwind Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessicapearsoneastwind TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jessicapearsoneastwind About Jessica Pearson and the East Wind Like sirens calling from an ancient shore, the haunting three-part harmonies of Jessica Pearson & The East Wind will bind you in a timeless folkloric spell. Alchemizing roots, classic country, Americana and Celtic soundscapes, the trio spin tales of outlaw heroics, matriarchal power, resistance and resilience, and the unrelenting beauty of becoming who you are. With a nomination for "Performer of the Year" at Folk Music Ontario Awards 2024 and an upcoming two-part album produced by JUNO-winner Hill Kourkoutis featuring an all-women team, JPEW is rising up to offer a powerful musical battle cry against the status quo.