Threads of Change is back for its second season! Kicking off 2026, co-hosts Kristine Shreve and Cassie Green enlisted the help of Kevin DeBruyn, owner of Adaptive Counseling and Case Management. DeBruyn discusses the prevalence of anxiety among small business owners, how to interpret and harness anxiety positively, and practical tools for managing stress and burnout. The conversation offers valuable insights into building awareness, proactive mindset shifts, and balancing reactivity with planning.
Key Takeaways
- Why anxiety is prevalent in entrepreneurs
- Understanding when anxiety is working properly
- The importance of awareness and mindfulness
- Balancing reactive and proactive mindsets
Threads of Change March 2026 Time Stamps
05:02 – Understanding Anxiety: A Tool for Entrepreneurs
10:00 – The Reactive vs. Proactive Mindset
15:14 – Recognizing Burnout and Its Signs
20:06 – The Impact of Anxiety on Teams
24:55 – Tools for Managing Anxiety and Building Awareness
29:58 – Positive Thinking: Balancing Negativity with Optimism
Listen to the full episode on Apparelist, a publication of PRINTING United Alliance, ASI’s strategic partner.
