Pete & @keithmeldrum.bsky.social discuss why Meaningful Movement is IMPORTANT for people living with Long Term Health Conditions Video youtu.be/XTeH_gGANXA?... Audio soundcloud.com/paintoolkitg... #InspireSelfMgt

Tomorrow evening (Sunday morning in BC) myself and @keithmeldrum.bsky.social will be recording a video on the importance of ‘Meaningful Movement’ Both Keith and myself live with long term health conditions, so we will be speaking from experience and not a research paper. #InspireSelfMgt

Today’s thoughts on my first 5k following neuromodulation revision surgery. Meaningful movement (exercise for me) is an important part of managing long-term health conditions, both in prehab and rehab. @providencehealthcare.org @canadianpain.bsky.social @iasp.bsky.social

With all happening, globally & locally, our lives can feel very overwhelmed. We can feel that the weight is too great & there is nothing that we, as individuals, can do. This quote is attributed to Morgan Freeman. It may sound naive, but I believe it’s true & powerful. Kindness is A Path Forward.

Understanding & trying to manage adult pain is bad enough; not knowing what to do to help manage a child’s pain is unacceptable & heartbreaking. We need to do everything we can to manage & support children’s pain. Effective pediatric pain management is A Path Forward. #NPAW2025 #PrioritizePain

As I sit here on a Sunday afternoon, I find myself wondering how many people make hospital or military corners when making their beds? For those that don’t, you may mark this day on your calendar as the day you learned that you are painfully wrong for not doing so. #hospitalcorners #militarycorners

How many health care providers know a Mr Smith (or a Mrs Smith) but yet to point out the Supported Self Management Door to him/her? Will you point out that IMPORTANT Door TODAY ❓ #InspireSelfMgt

In the mean time don't forget to register for the 5th Pain Supported Self Management - Online Worldwide Conference How to register 👇https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/5th-pain-supported-self-management-online-world-conference-pssmw26-tickets-1243365091459 @keithmeldrum.bsky.social

Not long before the…5th Pain Supported Self Management - Online World Conference #PSSMW26 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/5th-pain-s... @keithmeldrum.bsky.social #SmartSelfMgt #InspireSelfMgt

Pain Supported Self-Management NEWS Pain & Self Management Conferences, planned for 2026 All Conferences are for both people living pain, long-term conditions, supported self management coaches and healthcare workers More information www.paintoolkit.org/news/article... @keithmeldrum.bsky.social

In the company of her toys, a labradoodle lies in repose. #labradoodle

The Government of British Columbia's proclamation of World Mitochondrial Disease Awareness Week is the only province or territory to do so. I would like to acknowledge and sincerely thank them for being a leader in recognizing the critical importance of raising awareness for mitochondrial disease.

A week ago, my wife & I returned home after a 14,100 km trip across Canada. It was incredible and the only way to see the beauty of Canada. Today, as I took the dog for her walk, I stopped at the park near our house to appreciate the beauty of our small part of Canada. Kelowna, BC, Canada

The day’s light coming to an end. Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada.

Persistent pain awareness is critical; too many healthcare systems and providers are ignorant of the complexity of chronic pain. This leads to patient dismissiveness and treatment abandonment, which leads to increased suffering. We must do better. #YourPainIsReal #WeBelieveYou

Today’s A Path Forward post is about the publication of our latest pain-related suffering article. I’m very pleased that it is a feature article and the key figure is on the cover. The linked article is in the post and is open access. www.facebook.com/share/p/1Ghq...

“Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.”~Ferris Bueller, 1986 Yesterday has passed and tomorrow is not guaranteed so today is the best time for you to do the things you want to do.

To make it easier, I have put all Pain Toolkit Academy Q&A Podcasts (both video/audio) under one link and will update as and when they are recorded. www.paintoolkit.org/news/article... Any questions about pain self management, please send via www.paintoolkit.org/contact @keithmeldrum.bsky.social

It was only 10:30 AM and Parker had already had it enough for the day. #labradoodle

What’s a labradoodle to do on a cold and wet summer’s day. Poor Parker. #labradoodle

Today’s A Path Forward post is about adaptation. When living with chronic pain and/or other long-term health conditions, life is about adapting. Adaptation is finding a way forward during difficult times. www.facebook.com/share/p/16nZ...

Just a labradoodle and her emotional support toy moose. #labradoodle

Kelowna, British Columbia Canada Day 2025 temperature. For the metrically impaired, this is 96.8° F.

Happy Canada Day. Canadians are well known for our reservedness, politeness, & kindness; some of the foundational traits that make us Canadian. We are also very patriotic, in a quieter way than some nations. We let our support of our fellow Canadians & those of other nations speak for itself.

Myself @keithmeldrum.bsky.social and Dave Oxley would like thank everyone who has been sending in the questions for the Weekly Pain Toolkit Q&A Session 6th July This weeks guest is Susan Schellinck an OT 🇨🇦 Please send in your Pain Self Management related questions to www.paintoolkit.org/contact

Today’s A Path Forward blog post is on the wisdom and insight of Sir William Osler (Canadian physician and 1 of the 4 founding professors of Johns Hopkins Hospital) on the foundations of supporting those living with persistent pain. www.facebook.com/share/p/15kD...

A labradoodle in repose. Here we see Parker enjoying her backyard on a mild early summer afternoon. #labradoodle

Today’s A Path Forward blog post is about the positive effects of deep breathing on running and pain. Deep breathing can be a simple but effective way to positively manage our bodies. tinyurl.com/3suxae4s

Today’s A Path Forward blog post includes a short video as I share my thoughts on meaningful movement, while doing one of my meaningful movements. tinyurl.com/akyma235

Questions sent in for our Q&A session 15th June 2025 Watch video for the answers sent in from patients and healthcare professionals www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmyI... @keithmeldrum.bsky.social #SelfmgtLIVING-Works

More great questions on supported self-management for @paintoolkit.bsky.social (Pete Moore) and me to answer. Please give it a watch/listen and share with your networks.

Today’s A Path Forward blog is on self-compassion when living with a long-term health condition(s). Self-compassion is not selfishness, it’s an understanding of one’s limitations and a willingness to work within them. Self-compassion is A Path Forward. tinyurl.com/mur9fk6f

Today’s blog post is about sharing knowledge on the lived experience of pain with basic graduate and post-graduate students. It’s always such an enjoyable experience. www.facebook.com/share/p/1GVK...

Canadian casualties: 359 killed & 1074 total casualties, including wounded & captured. We cannot & shall not allow the passage of time to diminish our gratitude & debt Canadians owe to those who served, especially those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. Lest we forget 🇨🇦.

A dog on her pillow, sleeping on her toys in the sunshine. I’m not sure if life gets any better. #labradoodle

As part of my pain advocacy work, 5 years ago I started working in academic research. This is our 2nd article on pain-related suffering: When pain overwhelms the self: A phenomenological study of a new mode of suffering based on adults’ recollection of their worst pain episodes tinyurl.com/4wchmeap

Please share and consider joining us. We look forward to speaking with people who live with pain and healthcare providers. If you are not sure what supported self-management is, we’ll explain that.

Today’s A Path Forward post about my experiences with movement and exercise and mitochondrial disease. www.facebook.com/share/p/191C...

Today she is very fluffy, for tomorrow she shall be shorn. #labradoodle

@napainschool.bsky.social, thank you for sharing my conversation with Taylor. I very much enjoyed speaking with her. NAPS was a special time for me.

Today’s A Path Forward blog on the importance of education and raising awareness of mitochondrial disease. www.facebook.com/share/p/1C6j...

A quick stop on today’s walk with Parker (our dog). This is Sarson’s Beach Park on Lake Okanagn, which is about 0.6 kilometres (or 0.37 miles for the metrically impaired) from our house. It was a nice day for a leisurely walk. #okanaganlife

As Canadians, we are extremely privileged to have the freedom to vote in a democratic process; this is due to the hundreds of thousands who paid the ultimate sacrifice to allow free and democratic processes. Voting is the very least we can do to show our appreciation to those who make this possible.

Today’s blog post is on authentic humanity in healthcare. www.facebook.com/share/p/163o...

Today’s A Path Forward post is about my experience and thoughts on exercise/meaningful movement as an effective way to help manage persistent pain. www.facebook.com/share/p/1HJc... Like most things, this is often nuanced but generally speaking, our bodies like to move.

Today’s A Path Forward post on the upcoming Pacific Pain Forum. There are just over two weeks to go and still time to register for in-person or online attendance. Register: tinyurl.com/3enw6khd We’d love to have you join us! www.facebook.com/share/p/19xw...

25 days to go to the 2025 Pacific Pain Forum. I have the honour of being a planning committee member. I am pleased to be part of a plenary session panel presentation with three amazing people: “Validation or Lip Service? A conversation with the experts”. Registration link: tinyurl.com/bdf45ay5

Today is International Women’s Day. I have been blessed to have a large number of women be an important & impactful part of my life; family, friends, co-workers, and advocacy colleagues. Join me in raising our voices in recognition and celebration. #internationalwomensday

Living with persistent #Pain can be HARD! It can be a full-time job, especially when you feel alone - You are not alone! Join one of our monthly #Pain Self-Management Education #Supportgroups. #SelfMgtLIVING #Connect Learn more www.pipain.com

Today is Rare Disease Day (www.rarediseaseday.org). According to MitoCanada, an estimated 10,000 people live with Primary Mitochondrial Disease (tinyurl.com/yr47h7fp). Today’s A Path Forward blog post: www.facebook.com/share/p/1Dwu...