Keith Meldrum
@keithmeldrum.bsky.social
Retired civil engineer technologist. Persistent pain and mitochondrial disease advocate. Blog: A Path Forward https://www.facebook.com/APathFWD?mibextid=LQQJ4d Kelowna, BC, Canada 🇨🇦
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.
November 15, 2025 at 7:01 AM
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
November 3, 2025 at 11:37 PM
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
November 2, 2025 at 10:41 PM
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
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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
Will you point out that IMPORTANT Door TODAY ❓
#InspireSelfMgt
October 30, 2025 at 4:21 AM
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
Will you point out that IMPORTANT Door TODAY ❓
#InspireSelfMgt
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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
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October 21, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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
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How to register 👇https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/5th-pain-supported-self-management-online-world-conference-pssmw26-tickets-1243365091459
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Not long before the…5th Pain Supported Self Management - Online World Conference #PSSMW26
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#SmartSelfMgt #InspireSelfMgt
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#SmartSelfMgt #InspireSelfMgt
5th Pain Supported Self Management - Online World Conference #PSSMW26
From Persistent Pain, to Possibilities
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October 21, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Not long before the…5th Pain Supported Self Management - Online World Conference #PSSMW26
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#SmartSelfMgt #InspireSelfMgt
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#SmartSelfMgt #InspireSelfMgt
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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...
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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...
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October 20, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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
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
#labradoodle
October 19, 2025 at 4:33 AM
In the company of her toys, a labradoodle lies in repose.
#labradoodle
#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.
September 16, 2025 at 3:16 AM
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
Kelowna, BC, Canada
September 13, 2025 at 5:50 AM
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
Kelowna, BC, Canada
The day’s light coming to an end. Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada.
September 11, 2025 at 3:03 AM
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
#YourPainIsReal #WeBelieveYou
September 5, 2025 at 2:10 AM
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
#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.
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July 26, 2025 at 2:35 AM
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.
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“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.
Yesterday has passed and tomorrow is not guaranteed so today is the best time for you to do the things you want to do.
July 22, 2025 at 9:40 PM
“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.
Yesterday has passed and tomorrow is not guaranteed so today is the best time for you to do the things you want to do.
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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
www.paintoolkit.org/news/article...
Any questions about pain self management, please send via www.paintoolkit.org/contact
@keithmeldrum.bsky.social
July 21, 2025 at 11:14 AM
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
www.paintoolkit.org/news/article...
Any questions about pain self management, please send via www.paintoolkit.org/contact
@keithmeldrum.bsky.social
July 11, 2025 at 6:42 PM
July 9, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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.
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July 8, 2025 at 12:31 AM
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.
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July 4, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Kelowna, British Columbia Canada Day 2025 temperature. For the metrically impaired, this is 96.8° F.
July 2, 2025 at 2:04 AM
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.
July 1, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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.
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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
This weeks guest is Susan Schellinck an OT 🇨🇦
Please send in your Pain Self Management related questions to www.paintoolkit.org/contact
July 1, 2025 at 8:27 AM
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
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.
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June 30, 2025 at 10:53 PM
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...
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A labradoodle in repose. Here we see Parker enjoying her backyard on a mild early summer afternoon.
#labradoodle
#labradoodle
June 28, 2025 at 3:38 AM
A labradoodle in repose. Here we see Parker enjoying her backyard on a mild early summer afternoon.
#labradoodle
#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.
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Deep breathing can be a simple but effective way to positively manage our bodies.
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June 25, 2025 at 4:29 AM
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
Deep breathing can be a simple but effective way to positively manage our bodies.
tinyurl.com/3suxae4s