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

The Bone Coach Osteoporosis & Bone Health Podcast

The Bone Coach Osteoporosis & Bone Health Podcast
# 156 What Psychiatry Didn’t Tell Women About Bone Loss & Antidepressants w/ Dr. Aruna Tummala, MD + BoneCoach™
Jan 08, 2026 Season 1 Episode 156
Kevin Ellis

Bone Coach™ – Osteoporosis & Osteopenia — 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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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

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Resources Mentioned

Shownotes @
https://bonecoach.com/blogs/podcast/what-psychiatry-didnt-tell-women-about-bone-loss-antidepressants-w-dr-aruna-tummala-md-board-certified-adult-and-geriatric-psychiatrist-ttrinergy-health-wisconsin-holistic-psychiatry

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