Why Are We Still Ignoring This Breast Screening Tool? | Gaye Walden

Most women never hear about thermography until they’re deep into their health journey—but it might be the early insight you've been missing.Gaye Walden, a certified holistic health coach and founder of Holistic Breast Health in Charlotte, NC, shares how breast thermography offers a preventative and personalized approach to breast wellness. She explains to us how this non-invasive scan works, why it’s especially useful for women with dense breast tissue, and how factors like oral health, stress, and diet are deeply connected to breast and thyroid health. Gaye also discusses the limitations of traditional mammograms and offers practical advice for preparing for a thermography scan. Tune in to hear how Gaye is helping women take control of their health—one informed choice at a time.Episode Timeline: 0:00 – Episode Overview1:17 – Podcast Intro1:50 – Guest welcome and introduction3:25 – How Gaye Walden found her path in thermography through her daughter’s work3:59 – Starting a breast thermography practice in Charlotte4:29 – Why lifestyle matters more than genetics in breast cancer prevention6:22 – Inside the thermography room and how the technology works6:53 – How to prepare for a thermography scan6:25 – What happens during the scan and what areas are imaged8:38 – Why your mouth is included in a breast scan13:54 – How structural imbalances in the body can affect breast health14:45 – Lifestyle habits that support long-term breast wellness15:58 – Why stress and hormones are deeply linked to breast health17:56 – Supporting women with different perspectives on hormone management18:32 – Thyroid and hormone health in women with chronic stress20:57 – The soy debate and its impact on hormone-sensitive women21:52 – Choosing plant-based options wisely and using natural products in moderation22:53 – Why clean animal protein and mindful eating habits matter for hormone health25:38 – The rise of breast lymphatic therapy and how it’s helping women in Charlotte26:07 – Movement food and stress all affect hormone health28:02 – Using multiple screenings gives a fuller health picture30:54 – Choosing the right follow-up for peace of mind31:22 – Sauna and liver support equals better hormone balance32:04 – Estrogen receptors and fat cells what to know32:45 – Plastics water and why clean choices matter35:29 – Cruciferous veggies help fight abnormal cells38:03 – Apricot seeds contain B17 a natural cell killer use moderately38:24 – Leafy greens give energy root veggies ground you balance is key39:08 – Iodine supports both breast and thyroid health especially topically40:45 – Dense and fibrocystic breasts need support not fear iodine can help43:52 – Many worry about radiation from mammograms especially with age44:36 – Dense breast tissue makes mammograms less effective for 50 percent of women45:32 – To get an ultrasound covered most women must get a mammogram first48:02 – Switzerland doesn’t promote routine mammograms risk versus benefit debate49:00 – Genetics matter but dense tissue limits mammogram clarity for many49:32 – Radiation exposure adds up from phones airports X-rays and more50:21 – Connect with Gaye Walden for more insight54:35 – Final Thanks54:50 – Podcast Outro55:12 – Episode Key Takeaways1:00:06 – Episode wrap-upAbout Gaye Walden: She is a Certified Health Coach and AAT Certified Medical Thermographer. After a successful career in hospitality, she followed her passion for wellness and completed the Institute for Integrative Nutrition’s Health Coach Training Program in 2009. A personal experience with Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS) in 2007 led her to explore breast health and thermography. She trained with Dr Free resources for your thyroid healthGet your FREE Thyroid and Immune Health Restoration Action Points Checklist at SaveMyThyroidChecklist.comHigh-Quality Nutritional Supplements For Hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto’ s Have you checked out my new ThyroSave supplement line? These high-quality supplements can benefit those with hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto’s, and you can receive special offers, along with 10% off your first order, by signing up for emails and text messages when you visit ThyroSave.com. Do You Want Help Saving Your Thyroid?Get free access to hundreds of articles and blog posts: https://www.naturalendocrinesolutions.com/articles/all-other-articles Watch Dr. Eric’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/NaturalThyroidDoctor/videos Join Dr. Eric’s Graves’ disease and Hashimoto’s group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/saveyourthyroid Take the Thyroid Saving Score Quiz: https://quiz.savemythyroidquiz.com/sf/237dc308 Read all of Dr. Eric’s published books: http://savemythyroid.com/thyroidbooks Work with Dr. Eric: https://savemythyroid.com/work-with-dr-eric/