Melissa Etheridge is a Burning Woman, Not a Broken One

When five women in the Topeka Correctional Facility wrote to singer/songwriter Melissa Etheridge describing their lives before and during their incarceration, they never imagined they’d be muses for her. The new two-part documentary, “Melissa Etheridge: I’m Not Broken” (now streaming on Paramount+) follows her journey from writing a new song inspired by those letters to performing it at a live concert at the prison. Melissa talks with me about how her performance inspired change at the Topeka facility, how her family’s love held her together in the wake of her son Beckett’s death, and how sometimes a deadline is the greatest form of artistic inspiration. The only way “Group Text” happens is with YOUR support and support from mm amazing sponsors! I LOVE these gummies! No joke! Head to Viiahemp.com and use the code GROUPTEXT to receive 15% off + one free sample of their award-winning gummies. (21+). Thanks for supporting Group Text Looking to lose more than 10 lbs? Let's get you started with 15% off and free rush shipping so you can add LEAN to you healthy diet and exercise plan. Visit TakeLean.com and enter GROUPTEXT for your discount. That's promo code GROUPTEXT at TakeLean.com Feeling drained and ready to get your energy and health back on track? Try Field of Greens! Use promo code GROUPTEXT at FieldOfGreens.com to get 15% off your first order and FREE rush shipping! Best day to improve your health is today! Go to UltraLuxHealth.com Get 20% off your order of Red Mini, UltraLux Clean, or Hydrogen Tablets with the promo code GROUPTEXT at checkout. This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or the Hurrdat Media YouTube channel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices