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Dr. Carmel’s Journey: Get Curious
In this episode of the AllPaths podcast, we sit down with Dr. Carmel Wiseman, a fertility optimization specialist who acts as a "detective" to uncover the hidden barriers preventing people from growing their families. Dr. Carmel shares her eight-year...
Contemplating Donor Conception? Insights, Validation, and Hope from Families Who’ve Been There
If you're reading this, you are likely standing at a crossroads trying to envision a future family built through donor conception. Maybe you're feeling overwhelmed, shocked, or simply unsure if this is the right next step for you and your family. It's common...
Kip’s Journey: Validating the “Endo Odyssey”
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Malcolm "Kip" McKenzie, a retired OBGYN with 35 years of experience with 20 years of focus on treatment of endometriosis, particularly complex surgical management. We discuss the complex and often misunderstood reality...
Nancy’s Journey: From an MRKH Diagnosis to “Two Miracles”
In this episode, we talk with Nancy Weatherby, the Intended Parent Outreach Manager at Circle Surrogacy, about her personal and professional experience with family building through surrogacy. Nancy shares her story of being diagnosed at age 17 with MRKH...
Emma’s Journey: Changing Perspectives, Changing Policy
This episode features Emma Berens, the Federal Government Affairs Manager for the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) who brings a unique perspective to her work as an IVF baby herself. Growing up in Massachusetts, Emma and her sister were born...
Rep. Bartley’s Journey: Supporting the ‘Family That Is Vermont’
In this first episode of 2026, we talk with Vermont State Representative Ashley Bartley, 2025 AllPaths Advocacy Award winner, about her intertwined journey of family building and political service. Ashley, a fourth-generation Vermonter, recounts her personal...