
Michelle Zauner
Singer and guitarist known as Japanese Breakfast and author of the New York Times Best Seller, Crying in H Mart. She explores themes of identity, grief, and family in her work.
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Jun 15, 2025 • 1h 1min
How to Create Your Own Belonging with Michelle Zauner (Best Of)
Michelle Zauner, the talented singer-songwriter behind Japanese Breakfast and author of the memoir Crying in H Mart, dives deep into the themes of identity and motherhood. She candidly discusses healing mother wounds while sharing her passion for sheetcake and Winnebagos. Zauner opens up about her battles with mental health and the complexities of parenting styles. She also reflects on her biracial identity and the duality of belonging, revealing how these experiences shape her art and relationships.

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Mar 13, 2023 • 1h 2min
Michelle Zauner
Musician and author Michelle Zauner, known for her bestselling memoir "Crying in H Mart" and as the lead singer of Japanese Breakfast, shares her heartfelt journey with Conan. They discuss the profound impact of her mother's passing on her creativity and her rise in the music scene. Michelle also delves into her whimsical inspirations from video game music and the authenticity of performance. The conversation takes a light-hearted turn with fan-submitted drag name suggestions, blending humor and personal insights seamlessly.

Jun 8, 2025 • 60min
Michelle Zauner (Japanese Breakfast) is Creating a Language of Her Own
Michelle Zauner, musician and author of 'Crying in H Mart,' shares her journey of grief and identity through her latest album, 'For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women).' She discusses her transformative year in South Korea, the emotional complexity of language learning, and how writing helped her navigate loss. Zauner reflects on her breakout SXSW performance and her evolving relationship with her father after her mother's passing. She also teases her plans for a second book and celebrates her growth during her world tour.

Mar 24, 2025 • 30min
“Crying In H Mart” Helped Japanese Breakfast’s Michelle Zauner Grieve Her Mother
Indie musician Michelle Zauner, known for her band Japanese Breakfast, shares her heartfelt journey in recounting the loss of her mother, Chongmi, to cancer. She reflects on their complicated relationship, emphasizing how food, particularly Korean cuisine, serves as a bridge to her identity and memories. Michelle describes poignant visits to H Mart, where shopping becomes a means of both grieving and reconnecting with her roots. Through her music and memoir, she highlights the healing power of creativity during times of profound loss.

Apr 23, 2023 • 40min
Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner: humor and expression
Michelle Zauner, known for Japanese Breakfast, discusses her memoir 'Crying in H Mart' with Shruti and Neha. They explore the mother-daughter relationship, Asian family dynamics, and the significance of food as a form of love.