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 journey, which began at age 41 and included multiple miscarriages, IUIs, and IVF cycles in both the United States and Israel. She details the unique challenges she faced, including a significant childhood medical error where her thyroid was accidentally removed, and her eventual discovery that mycotoxin illness (mold exposure) was a primary factor in her own fertility struggles. Ultimately, her journey was resolved through an empowered choice rather than a medical success. She reached a point where she felt she could either continue trying to have a baby at age 50 or use her experience to help others avoid the same lengthy, confusing struggle. She chose the latter, becoming the guide she wished she had during her own journey. Today, she shares that “95% of the time, I’m just 100% at peace with it,” finding joy and fulfillment as an “auntie” and by contributing to the successful family-building stories of her clients.
The discussion explores Dr. Carmel’s comprehensive approach to fertility, which utilizes functional medicine and genomic testing to evaluate the health of both partners. She emphasizes the importance of looking beyond hormones to investigate environmental toxins, metabolic health, and male-factor issues such as sperm DNA fragmentation. Dr. Carmel advocates for couples to “get curious” and begin optimizing their health ideally a year or two before trying to conceive, as addressing issues like heavy metal toxicity or epigenetic risk factors requires time. She explains that while the goal is often a healthy baby, the process of functional optimization provides couples with health management tools that last a lifetime, regardless of the outcome.
Get in touch with Dr. Carmel:
- WEBSITE: www.doctorcarmel.com
- LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drcarmeldc/
- YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@DoctorCarmelHPHC
- INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/doctor.carmel/
- FACEBOOK:https://www.facebook.com/DoctorCarmel/
Dr. Carmel Wiseman is a Doctor of Chiropractic degree, including a Diplomate in Clinical Chiropractic Pediatrics, extensive work in Environmental Health at the Master’s level, and certification as a Functional Medicine and Nutrigenomics Practitioner. Believing that no one should endure the journey to parenthood in isolation, Dr. Wiseman and her team offer unwavering support as guides, cheerleaders, teachers, and partners. Her goal is not only to address immediate health concerns but also to equip patients with the knowledge and tools they need for long-term wellness. Whether partnering with couples on their fertility journeys or addressing chronic health challenges, Dr. Wiseman fosters a supportive environment where patients feel heard, respected, and empowered to achieve their best possible outcomes.
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