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Keith Meldrum @keithmeldrum.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

@paintoolkit.bsky.social & I offer our limited experience with AI & our thoughts on how it can be beneficial for people living with pain & other long-term health issues. The AI landscape is developing extremely fast. Where will it go & how fast will it get there? We’d love to hear your thoughts.

Keith Meldrum @keithmeldrum.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Another interesting conversation with @paintoolkit.bsky.social. It’s important to be prepared for one’s appointment with a healthcare provider. It’s challenging living with & managing persistent pain & other conditions. For some (many), medical appointments can be stressful, for several reasons.

Keith Meldrum @keithmeldrum.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Today’s conversation with @paintoolkit.bsky.social could have been a two-parter. When we talk about the “cost” of living with persistent pain, the financial costs are important, but as important are the psychological, emotional, social, and other environmental costs.

Pete Moore @paintoolkit.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

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For this Sundays In Conversation… Keith Meldrum and myself will be discussing…👇 ‘The real cost of living with persistent pain.’ - Monetary - Emotional - Loss of Confidence - Loss of function #InspireSelfMgt #PainAwarenessMonth @keithmeldrum.bsky.social

Pete Moore @paintoolkit.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

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For this Sundays ‘In Conversation’ with myself and Keith Meldrum - the topic will be…👇 “The real cost of living with persistent pain.” www.paintoolkit.org #InspireSelfMgt #painawarenessmonth @keithmeldrum.bsky.social

Keith Meldrum @keithmeldrum.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Thanks to Katy Frost for sending us a great question to start another conversation. @paintoolkit.bsky.social and I invite any questions or comments you may have.

Pete Moore @paintoolkit.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

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Cheeky ride out before I record the ‘In Conversation’ with Keith Meldrum later on today #InspireSelfMgt #paintoolkitacademy #prehab #pssmw27 #meaningfulmovement @keithmeldrum.bsky.social

Pete Moore @paintoolkit.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

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Putting One Foot In Front Of The Other” is the theme of 1st cancer Supported Self Management - Online Worldwide Conference 21st November 2026 Come and join me on the next part of my journey… How to register and more information www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cancer-sup... #selfmgtliving #inspire

Keith Meldrum @keithmeldrum.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Finally, a mostly clear day and evening without wildfire smoke to be able to sit on the back porch and enjoy a warm 27° C (81° F) evening. Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada

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Pete Moore @paintoolkit.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

@lesleysmith.bsky.social Thanks for sharing 👍

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Keith Meldrum @keithmeldrum.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

September is MitoCanada’s Mitochondrial Disease Awareness Month. In support, I have a Movement4Mito fundraiser. I live with mitochondrial disease. Running is therapy & I plan on running 50 km in September. Donations appreciated or please share to raise awareness. Donation link tinyurl.com/n477zz7d

Keith Meldrum @keithmeldrum.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Pete, thanks for sharing the link to Lorimer Moseley’s Life Matters podcast conversation. It was full of very useful information and I’m glad we talked about it in today’s conversation. I hope my summary was in keeping with Lorimer’s discussions. We’d love to hear listeners' thoughts and comments.

Keith Meldrum @keithmeldrum.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Running as Therapy. Today’s blog post is about running as therapy for a primary mitochondrial disease. Running isn’t for everyone and some people are unable to run, but for those who can and want to, it can be therapeutic. www.facebook.com/share/p/19RY...

Keith Meldrum @keithmeldrum.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Today’s A Path Forward post is my reflections and learnings from my near-fatal car accident that occurred on this day in 1986. It’s been a journey of challenges and successes. I am incredibly grateful I survived. www.facebook.com/share/p/19JK...

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Keith Meldrum @keithmeldrum.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

@paintoolkit.bsky.social and I answered some great questions that Amy Eicher sent us about supported self-management. I’ve had the privilege of meeting Amy in person.

Pete Moore @paintoolkit.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

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@keithmeldrum.bsky.social Keith Meldrum and I are having another recorded, supported self-management conversation on Sunday, and we welcome your questions, comments, or experiences. We’d love to hear from you. #InspireSelfMgt

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Keith Meldrum @keithmeldrum.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Today’s blog post: “Motion is lotion.” “Movement is medicine.” Two of the most common phrases in chronic pain care, highlighting the importance of moving our bodies as part of supported self-management. I prefer to see meaningful movement as therapy, not medicine. www.facebook.com/share/p/1Abk...

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Keith Meldrum @keithmeldrum.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

We had a couple of visitors this afternoon, a raccoon sow and her kit. They climbed the fence and then leapt into the neighbour’s tree. Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada

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Keith Meldrum @keithmeldrum.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Some people are concerned about their run times. I have mitochondrial disease, which affects my energy & strength. A friend shared this: “You are a runner right now. Not when you finish a certain race. Not when you run a certain pace. Not when you look a certain way. Now. Simply because you run.”

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Keith Meldrum @keithmeldrum.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Today’s A Path Forward post is on Canadian statistics on family physicians and total physicians ratios per capita and per patient since the 1980s. I was surprised; the issues are certainly complex but, I believe solvable. www.facebook.com/share/p/19Ux...

Keith Meldrum @keithmeldrum.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

It was a great conversation and thanks for sharing your journey of self-management.

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Pete Moore @paintoolkit.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

In this conversation, @keithmeldrum.bsky.social talks about living with Mitochondria disease Keith gives an honest deep dive into Mitochondria disease and his Supported Selfmgt Plan to manage it. youtu.be/u6BisgueJnU Audio soundcloud.com/paintoolkitg... Conferences selfmgttoolkit.org/events

Keith Meldrum @keithmeldrum.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Enjoying some quiet time on the back deck this evening. Tonight was a bit cooler at 27° (81° F) as there has been a somewhat strong breeze this evening. Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada

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Keith Meldrum @keithmeldrum.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

September is Mitochondrial Disease Awareness Month in Canada. As I live with mitochondrial disease, I will be doing a Move4Mito fundraiser to help raise funds and awareness of this rare genetic disease. I will run 50 km in September. Link to my fundraising page: www.canadahelps.org/me/jnpExkB8

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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Berton and I are partly through our 17,000-kilometre drive around Canada as he head into southern Ontario. Our project, Stories Across Canada, is meant to show how incredible our country truly is. You can help support the project here 👇 buff.ly/SKYDM7u

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Keith Meldrum @keithmeldrum.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Today’s blog post is about kindness. Kindness is not weakness. It is one of humanity’s greatest strengths. It builds trust where there is uncertainty, creates connection where there is division, and restores hope where it has been lost. Link to post: www.facebook.com/share/p/18AF...

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Keith Meldrum @keithmeldrum.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

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...

Keith Meldrum @keithmeldrum.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

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...

Keith Meldrum @keithmeldrum.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

@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.

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Keith Meldrum @keithmeldrum.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

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...

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Pete Moore @paintoolkit.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

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

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Keith Meldrum @keithmeldrum.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

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

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Pete Moore @paintoolkit.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

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

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Keith Meldrum @keithmeldrum.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

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...

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Pete Moore @paintoolkit.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

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

Keith Meldrum @keithmeldrum.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

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...

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Pete Moore @paintoolkit.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

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...

Keith Meldrum @keithmeldrum.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

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...

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Keith Meldrum @keithmeldrum.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

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

Keith Meldrum @keithmeldrum.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

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...

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Keith Meldrum @keithmeldrum.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

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).

Keith Meldrum @keithmeldrum.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

@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.

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Keith Meldrum @keithmeldrum.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

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...

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Keith Meldrum @keithmeldrum.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

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.

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Keith Meldrum @keithmeldrum.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

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...

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Réseau québécois de recherche sur la douleur @rqrd-qprn.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

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

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Keith Meldrum @keithmeldrum.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

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...

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Keith Meldrum @keithmeldrum.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

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...