What Psychiatry Didn’t Tell Women About Bone Loss & Antidepressants w/ Dr. Aruna Tummala, MD + BoneCoach™

What Psychiatry Didn’t Tell Women About Bone Loss & Antidepressants w/ Dr. Aruna Tummala, MD + BoneCoach™

Bone loss and mental health are more connected than most people realize.

Stress, trauma, medications, gut health, toxins, and hormonal imbalances can quietly influence bone density, fracture risk, and overall resilience long before changes show up on a scan.

This topic continues to resonate with listeners and remains especially relevant for anyone navigating bone loss alongside stress or mood changes.

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Aruna Tummala, a board-certified adult and geriatric psychiatrist and a pioneer in holistic psychiatry. We explore how mental health, stress, and medication use can influence bone health, and why whole-body healing matters for long-term resilience.

The conversation offers a broader perspective on supporting both mental well-being and stronger bones. If you are focused on bone health but also feel stuck with mood, energy, or stress, this helps illuminate what may be missing in your care plan.

Episode Details

Episode Timeline

00:00 - Episode start
04:05 - Why mental health matters on an osteoporosis and bone-loss journey
04:10 - Introducing Dr. Aruna Tummala and holistic psychiatry for bone health
04:12 - Antidepressants, SSRIs, and increased risk of osteopenia and osteoporosis
04:47 - Depression, medications, fall risk, and early mortality after fractures
07:02 - What holistic psychiatry is and why the body must heal first
10:06 - Psychiatry 2.0 and the three root causes impacting bone health
11:02 - Leaky gut, inflammation, hormones, and their role in bone density loss
13:08 - Diet as medicine and why digestion matters for nutrient absorption
15:54 - Practical diet shifts to support digestion and whole-body healing
18:28 - Trauma, chronic stress, cortisol, and long-term bone loss risk
26:50 - Healing trauma later in life and its impact on physical health
28:52 - Toxins, endocrine disruption, and inflammation affecting bones
30:58 - Fat loss, toxin release, and effects on mental and physical stability
33:20 - Ketogenic and nutrient-dense diets supporting brain and bone health
35:17 - Bone broth, marrow, and organ meats for strong bones and minerals
37:36 - Ghee, traditional foods, and nutrient density for skeletal health
40:38 - Bone health protocols improving energy, mood, and mental resilience
41:02 - Bioidentical hormones for bone density and mental health support
43:25 - Where to find Dr. Aruna Tummala, resources, and how to connect

Resources mentioned

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About the guest

Joining us today to shed light on root-cause mental health healing and whole-body wellness is Dr. Aruna Tummala.

Dr. Aruna Tummala is a board-certified adult and geriatric psychiatrist and the founder of Trinergy Health in Wisconsin. A pioneer in holistic psychiatry, she created Psychiatry 2.0, a root-cause approach that blends modern psychiatry with functional medicine and Ayurveda.

Her unconventional protocol focuses on healing the body first in order to support the mind. Through integrative care and online mental health coaching, Dr. Aruna empowers individuals worldwide to reduce reliance on medications, address underlying imbalances, and reclaim long-term balance, vitality, and well-being.

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