KRYSTEN RITTER: Almost Crying With JIM CARREY, DAREDEVIL Return & Public Panic Attacks

Inside of You with Michael Rosenbaum1h 9mMay 5, 2026

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Kristen Ritter opens up about the raw, unfiltered reality of living with anxiety—how it surfaces during high-pressure moments like public appearances, heat-induced panic attacks, and even in the presence of icons like Jim Carrey, whom she nearly cried meeting. She reveals that her emotional sensitivity, once a source of shame, is now a superpower in her craft, allowing her to embody complex characters like Jessica Jones with authenticity. The conversation dives into the creative process behind her work, from writing bestsellers to returning to Daredevil: Born Again, and the surprising success of her indie film Stone Cold Fox. Ritter also shares her candid approach to mental health, including therapy, breathwork, and the importance of speaking up during panic attacks—breaking the stigma around vulnerability in Hollywood. Her philosophy? Show up, do the work, and let the fear be in the backseat while you drive.

Key Takeaways
1

Anxiety is a constant companion, but you can learn to coexist with it—like having a passenger in the back seat while you drive.

2

Speaking up during a panic attack is not weakness—it’s a survival tool that helps others support you.

3

Your emotional sensitivity is not a flaw; it’s a creative asset that fuels authentic performances.

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The best takes often come from restraint—when you hold back, the emotion becomes more powerful.

5

You don’t need to be perfect to be valuable—just show up, do the work, and trust your process.

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Chapters
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10 min

Sponsor: Odoo & Mental Health Awareness

The episode opens with a sponsor message for Odoo, a business software suite, followed by a brief mention of mental health awareness and BetterHelp, setting the tone for the emotional depth to come.

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10 min

Kristen Ritter: The Creative Mind Behind the Roles

Ritter introduces her multifaceted career—author, actor, and creative force—discussing her third book, her love for the creative process, and how writing is just another form of acting.

20:00
10 min

Working with Jim Carrey: A Dream Come True

I thought I would cry. I was almost my true self but I really played. I tried to like just. Be normal.

Highlight
30:00
10 min

Returning to Jessica Jones: Legacy and Identity

After playing that character I couldn't even like put on high heels anymore. I just, I can't.

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40:00
10 min

The Power of Vulnerability: Anxiety & Panic Attacks

I was covered in hives. I'm like sweating. It's awful. But how great is that? That they're like, hey, it's okay.

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High-Impact Quotes
you're like that wasn't real. I was almost my true self but I really played. I tried to like just. Be normal.
Kristen Ritter19:35
Viral: 88.0
like, I'm covered in hives. I'm like sweating. It's awful. But how great is that? That they're like, hey, it's okay.
Kristen Ritter50:06
Viral: 85.0
after playing that character i couldn't even like put on high heels anymore i was just like
Kristen Ritter30:50
Viral: 82.0
Speakers

Host

Michael Rosenbaum

Guest

Kristen Ritter
Topics Discussed
anxiety and panic attacks95%return of jessica jones92%mental health in entertainment90%working with jim carrey88%therapy and self care87%creative process85%indie film success80%dexter resurrection78%
People & Brands

Kristen Ritter

person

120xPositive

Michael Rosenbaum

person

45xPositive

Jessica Jones

other

25xPositive

Jim Carrey

person

18xPositive

Sonic the Hedgehog 3

media

12xPositive

Stone Cold Fox

media

10xPositive

Dexter Resurrection

other

8xPositive

Halloween

other

8xPositive

BetterHelp

organization

6xPositive

Daredevil: Born Again

other

6xPositive

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