Hi friends,
This is the very first post on Remapping Myself, and I’m so glad you’re here.
If you’re wondering what this space is all about—what “remapping” means, why I created this, and how it might support your own healing or growth—I invite you to start with two foundational pages on the site: “About” and “What is Remapping?”
These pages lay the groundwork for everything that will follow.
What You’ll Find in “About”
The About page introduces me—Andy Lien—and shares the story behind Remapping Myself. It’s a space where science meets story, where personal experience and professional insight come together to explore how we change, why it’s hard, and how we can make it easier to understand and apply.
You’ll learn:
Why I believe in the power of neuroplasticity and lived experience.
How my work in behavioral health publishing shaped this project.
What recovery, therapy, and caregiving have taught me about resilience and identity.
Who this space is for—and what it’s not.
If you’ve ever felt stuck in patterns that don’t serve you, this page is for you.
What You’ll Find in “What is Remapping?”
The What is Remapping? page dives into the science and spirit behind the name. It explains neuroplasticity—the brain’s ability to change—and how neural pathways are formed, strengthened, and reshaped through intentional practice.
You’ll explore:
How psychological modalities like CBT, DBT, ACT, SMART Recovery, and Twelve Step Facilitation support change.
What it means to move from habit to trait to identity.
How remapping can lead to recovery, remission, wellness, and healing.
And, most importantly, how this process can bring peace—a sense of steadiness and self-trust that carries us through the day.
This page is a grounding point for anyone who’s ever asked, “Can I really change?” The answer is yes. And here’s how.
Why Start Here
These two pages are the foundation of Remapping Myself. They explain not just what this space is, but why it exists—and how it might support you. Whether you’re navigating recovery, managing anxiety, healing from trauma, or simply trying to understand yourself better, these reflections are here to help you connect the dots between what you’re doing and what you’re hoping for.
So if you’re curious, I invite you to begin here:
→ Read “About”
→ Read “What is Remapping?”
This is just the beginning. I’ll be sharing regular posts—some free, some subscriber-only—on topics like substance use, eating disorders, caregiving, job insecurity, and the everyday work of healing. I’ll also offer exercises and reflections to help you remap your own neural pathways.
Thanks for being here. Let’s begin.
Warmly,
Andy