If there’s one thing that continues to elevate REDS awareness, it’s this: REDS-informed providers never work alone.
The movement to improve REDS education, athlete care, and collaborative decision-making has always been fueled by community — conversations between providers, shared research, and the courage to speak up when athlete well-being is at stake.
As Global REDS Awareness Day approaches on November 21st, 2025, I’ve been reflecting on how powerful that community really is, and why it’s one of the most important elements of creating lasting change in athlete health.
The Strength of the REDS Community
The growth of the REDS community hasn’t come from one profession or one perspective.
It has come from many:
- Dietitians identifying underfueling patterns.
- Physicians digging into labs, hormones, and physiology.
- Athletic trainers noticing early injury trends.
- Coaches adjusting training loads and expectations.
- Psychologists supporting mindset, pressure, and behavior.
- Researchers pushing the science forward.
Each role adds a layer to REDS awareness, and when those layers overlap, understanding deepens.
The community expands every time a provider says: “Let’s look at this through a REDS-informed lens.”
That collective voice is what moves athletes from misunderstood symptoms to comprehensive care.
Why REDS-Informed Providers Need Each Other
Working with REDS can feel complicated and at times, overwhelming. There are gray areas. There are tough conversations. There’s misinformation. And there’s the constant responsibility of protecting athlete health in environments that don’t always make it easy.
But when providers gather, everything gets clearer.
Working together as a REDS community creates:
- Confidence: You’re not guessing alone.
- Clarity: Others have seen what you’re seeing.
- Courage: Advocacy becomes easier with support.
- Capacity: You learn more, grow faster, and show up stronger.
This is how REDS education becomes REDS impact… through a connected, committed community of providers who want athletes to thrive.
The People Who Push REDS Awareness Forward
I am constantly inspired by the providers, educators, and researchers who share their knowledge generously:
- Podcast guests who bring nuance to athlete care.
- Researchers who challenge outdated assumptions.
- Clinicians who speak openly about tough cases.
- Providers who share their own stories to help someone else.
- Members inside my Mastermind who ask bold questions and collaborate with heart.
These are the people shaping the future of REDS-informed care. This community is why REDS awareness continues to grow.
The Community We’re Building Inside the Mastermind
I created the REDS Performance Mastermind because so many providers were craving a place to keep growing.
A space to:
- Ask questions.
- Think critically.
- Collaborate.
- Be supported.
- Stay current with REDS education.
- Network with others who “get it.”
Every month inside the Mastermind, I watch providers come together to solve problems, consult on cases, elevate their practice, and expand how they approach athlete care.
They leave with:
- More clarity.
- More tools.
- More collaboration.
- More confidence.
- And a deeper sense of belonging in the REDS community.
This is the kind of community that doesn’t just learn… it transforms.
Want to Join the Movement?
Are you ready to grow as a REDS-informed provider and expand your impact?
Download the Free REDS Provider Toolkit
This resource is designed to help you recognize REDS, start the conversation, and work with athletes effectively. You’ll get a labs cheat sheet, 40 factors that impact performance guide, and a gut-directed breathwork tracker.
Join the REDS Performance Mastermind
If you want deeper REDS education, support, and community, this is where we gather and grow together. This mastermind is a place to expand your voice, refine your expertise, and become part of the global REDS-informed movement. Each month, you’ll get access to our CEU training, case consultation call, Voxer group chat, and more!