Today’s A Path Forward post is about the necessity for factual storytelling when educating healthcare providers about living with long-term health conditions. www.facebook.com/share/p/1BJB...

Today’s A Path Forward post is about the need for meaningful disruption to effect change in healthcare concerning chronic pain. www.facebook.com/share/p/1B3h...

@paintoolkit.bsky.social & I talked about how to find your most effective meaningful movement. When living with long-term health conditions, we must always be vigilant to not harm ourselves. However, there are often opportunities to safely & gently explore movement & challenge preconceived limits.

Today’s A Path Forward post is about finding safe and enjoyable meaningful movement while living with long-term health conditions. It requires trust in our bodies, curiosity, and time. And sometimes it is appropriate to push ourselves a little. www.facebook.com/share/p/1BqZ...

Pete & @keithmeldrum.bsky.social in Conversation 31st May 2026 As per our joint message in the Conversation, see link below for the the details of upcoming Conferences planned 👇 selfmgttoolkit.org/news/article... #InspireSelfMgt

In all we do, we must always be humble and remain open to learning. Humility is A Path Forward.

Pete & @keithmeldrum.bsky.social Conversation Question sent in from Harriet - France “What have been the benefits for Pete and Keith, wanting to learn to self management. Video www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFM6... Audio soundcloud.com/paintoolkitg... #InspireSelfMgt

Today’s A Path Forward post is about the challenge of dynamic and sudden shell changes associated with mitochondrial disease and persistent pain. www.facebook.com/share/p/14eu...

Message to all my health care professionals friends and colleagues: Managing people like myself, living with persistent pain and long term health conditions can be exhausting, so it’s important to look after YOURSELVES to avoid BURNOUT. Will you promise me you will do that Pete #InspireSelfMgt

Today’s A Path Forward post is about how, for many people living with chronic pain it often comes to moving beyond a focus on pain elimination to building function. www.facebook.com/share/p/14fq...

How does the Turtle Theory fit into my Supported Self Management Plan? The Turtle Theory, which emphasises a gradual and cautious approach to personal growth and change, aligns well with a Supported Self-Management Plan (SSMP) in various ways… Read more…👇 selfmgttoolkit.org/news/article...

Today’s A Path Forward post is about the unseen strength of those who are living with a long-term health condition. www.facebook.com/share/p/1NDm...

The look of a dog who is very subtly letting me know that she may have a slight interest in what I am eating. #australianlabradoodle

Today’s A Path Forward post is in recognition of National Nursing Week in Canada. With a rather extensive medical history, I’ve had so many incredible experiences with nurses. www.facebook.com/share/p/18Pm...

Here is Parker, our miniature Australian Labradoodle lying in the shade of a tree in the backyard enjoying a warm spring day (Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada).

@paintoolkit.bsky.social & I had a conversation on the importance of pacing as it relates to living with persistent pain. In short, we agree that it is very important, the concept makes sense, but for many It can still be a struggle. With effective pacing, less doing leads to more function.

Today’s A Path Forward post is about mitochondrial disease-related ataxia: what it is and what the symptoms are. www.facebook.com/share/p/18Mm...

Connecting with nature, in whatever form one can, is important for managing pain. For the science nerds like me, I touch on the biology behind this, but what’s important is that it works for many people. Nature is medicine.

Today’s A Path Forward Blog is about the importance of acknowledging and addressing grief for people who live with chronic pain. www.facebook.com/share/p/1RNC...

Annual Scientific Meeting of @canadianpain.bsky.social Today, QPRN is at the Quebec City Convention Centre! Stop by our booth to connect with us and learn more about our initiatives and the projects helping move pain research forward. Check out our members talks 🤝 #CanadianPain26

Today’s A Path Forward post is about today’s longer run following a gentle return to running following hip rehab due to bursitis. Aerobic exercise is very important for managing mitochondrial disease. www.facebook.com/share/p/1CTs...

Today’s A Parh Forward post is on the connection and rationale between improvement in strength training while daily functional ability continues to decline. The reasons lie in there being two different underlying factors. www.facebook.com/share/p/1Tvg...

Wish you were here. youtu.be/K6qj09OHvjw?...

Hurkle-durkle is a 200 yr old Scottish term meaning to lounge in bed long after it is time to get up. It refers to purposely staying in bed to relax, stretch, or enjoy warmth, rather than sleeping. It is viewed as a form of cozy self-care or mindful rest. This is hurtle-durkle Labradoodle edition.

Lots of interesting news and Supported Self Management information Link to the selfmgttoolkit.org/news #InspireSelfMgt

I always enjoy my conversations with @paintoolkit.bsky.social. I look forward to being one of the presenters at the inaugural Supported Self-Management conference. Pete has arranged a great lineup of presenters.

Sometimes an incredibly moving song doesn’t tell an insightful story. The arrangement, instruments, & music take the listener on a journey of self-reflection based on what they believe it means. Sometimes the music is to be taken in & held close. A Whiter Shade of Pale share.google/ItJDody2QMjo...

That’s a good one, @paintoolkit.bsky.social.

Pete introduces Lou James from Pinc & Steel (www.cancerrehab.org.nz) who is a keynote presenter on the 1st Supported Self Management - Online Worldwide Conference 25th April 2026. How to register www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1st-suppor... How I met Lou via youtube.com/shorts/zuiDJ... #InspireSelfMgt

1st Supported Self Management - Online Worldwide Conference 25th April 9am - 12.30pm BST It is for people who are living with long term health condtions and would like to hear and learn from others, who have successfully self manage. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1st-suppor... #InspireSelfMgt

Parker after running around the back yard playing catch and keep away (more the latter) with her ball, while enjoying the fresh spring air and sunshine.

Here is the link to today’s A Path Forward post on the challenges of implementing pain education at the pre-licensure level in Canada. www.facebook.com/share/18w793...

@paintoolkit.bsky.social & I discussed the stressors & challenges that many are facing due to global political upheaval. These issues add financial strain, including the cost of fuel, home heating, food, & healthcare (I.e., allied health), among others. Now is the time to be kind to ourselves.

“Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving.” That's a great quote, often attributed to Albert Einstein. It suggests that just like riding a bicycle, in life, we must keep moving forward and adapting to maintain our Supported Self Management Programme. #InspireSelfMgt

On my A Path Forward blog, I offer my thoughts on rehab of an acute flare of an underlying issue. Link to the blog post: www.facebook.com/share/v/1ESX...

Today’s blog post is on the synergistic relationship between traditional exercise and/or meaningful movement and functional movement concerning daily activities. www.facebook.com/share/p/18Nc...

Today’s A Path Forward blog post is about, despite the challenges in effectively enacting systemic change in chronic pain education and management, change, albeit slowly, is happening. www.facebook.com/share/p/185V...

These are always great conversations.

Instagram live all next week with me, Pete Moore with guests from the world of Supported Self Management. Join me at 6.pm Instagram link www.instagram.com/selfmgttoolk... #inspireselfmgt #selfmgtliving #prehab #cancerselfmgt #smartselfmgt

My NEW Pain Toolkit called “Where do I start” is now available on Apple Books. It’s a super simple guide for those people living persistent pain and just starting out and wanting to learn basic self management tools and skills. And yes….No medical jargon. books.apple.com/us/book/pain... #Inspire

@paintoolkit.bsky.social and I had a short Instagram live today where we talked about this year’s Pain Supported Self-Management Week and the online conference.

Great work is being done by @paintoolkit.bsky.social of the Pain Toolkit.

Today’s A Path Forward blog is about Sir William Osler, a visionary Canadian physician from the mid 19th to the early 20th century. His healthcare philosophies embodied person-centred care. Blog link: tinyurl.com/bdd9z795

#selfmgtliving #livingwellskillz #prehab #pssmw26 Instagram live tomorrow (Wednesday) with @keithmeldrum.bsky.social 5pm UK (9am PST) & Katie Knapton from PhysioFast Online around 5.40pm #InspireSelfMgt

Pain Toolkit Instagram LIVE ‼️ This Wednesday with… - 5.00pm @keithmeldrum.bsky.social - 5.40pm Katie Knapton from PhysioFast Online www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1st-suppor... #SSMW2026 #InspireSelfMgt

Day FIVE of the #PSSMW26 Pain Self Management Week with myself @keithmeldrum.bsky.social and our guest @jerrydurham.bsky.social Link to recording 👇 youtu.be/RCrEjhBQwro?... Excellent conversation with Jerry #InspireSelfMgt

Day FOUR of Pain Supported Self Management Week #PSSMW26 with myself @keithmeldrum.bsky.social and surprised guest @jerrydurham.bsky.social youtu.be/XSkKoBAYPRc?... #InspireSelfMgt How to register for the conference www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/5th-pain-s...

My name is Maria, and a year ago, I was living in the shadow of my multiple long-term health conditions. Read more of Maria’s journey selfmgttoolkit.org/news/article... #InspireSelfMgt Thank you @keithmeldrum.bsky.social for the video 👍

Pete Moore, @paintoolkit.bsky.social, and I received a couple of very good questions today. We hope you give this short recording a listen.