Mayo Clinic Center for Sleep Medicine

buskirktodd

Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Restless Legs Syndrome

Sleep Apnea

Circadian Rhythm

Melatonin

Narcolepsy

Mayo Clinic

Sleep

REM Sleep Behavior Disorder

CPAP

Dopamine Agonists

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Rochester, United States

Alzheimer's Disease

Delayed Sleep-Wake Phase Disorder

Epilepsy

Shift Work Sleep Disorder

Jet Lag

Behavioral Insomnia Of Childhood

Multiple System Atrophy

Education of health care professionals in advances in sleep medicine.

13 ratings

Publishes	Twice monthly	Episodes	63	Founded	3 years ago
Number of Listeners		Category	Health & Fitness

Listen to this Podcast

Guests Hosts Reviews Talking Points

Latest Episodes

Sleep Mood Disorders

We explore the important relationships between depression, antidepressants, sleep, and sleep disorders.

14 Oct 2026 • 18 min

Nightmare Disorder: Diagnosis and Treatment Strategies

How can clinicians distinguish nightmare disorder from sleep terrors, nocturnal hallucinations and REM sleep behavior disorder—and what treatments are supported by the strongest evidence?

In this Mayo Clinic Sleep Medicine podcast, sleep specialists... more

1 Oct 2026 • 17 min • Most popular

The Use of Hypnosis in Sleep Disorders

Can clinical hypnosis play a meaningful role in treating parasomnias and other sleep disorders?

In this episode of the Mayo Clinic Sleep Medicine Podcast, sleep specialists discuss the principles, clinical application and emerging evidence surroundi... more

18 Sep 2026 • 19 min

Sleep Disturbances in PTSD: Nightmares, Insomnia and Treatment

PTSD and sleep disturbances frequently overlap in clinical practice. In this episode of Mayo Clinic Sleep Medicine, Dr. Michael Silber speaks with Dr. Bhanu Kolla about the evaluation and management of sleep-related symptoms associated with post-trau... more

7 Sep 2026 • 21 min

Key Facts

Accepts Guests

Contact Information

Podcast Host

Number of Listeners

Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Talking SleepAASM

PsychRounds: The Psychiatry PodcastDr. Tanner Hewitt, Dr. Larry Wang and Dr. Bradley Miller

JAMA Medical NewsJAMA Network

The Curbsiders Internal Medicine PodcastThe Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast

Mayo Clinic TalksMayo Clinic

Recent Guests

Bhanu Kola

Professor of psychiatry and board-certified sleep specialist

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science

Episode: Sleep Mood Disorders

Banu Kohler

Professor of Psychiatry, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science; board-certified sleep specialist

Mayo Clinic

Episode: Nightmare Disorder: Diagnosis and Treatment Strategies

Bhanu Kolla

Professor of Psychiatry at Mayo Clinic, sleep specialist with a focus on clinical hypnosis

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science

Episode: The Use of Hypnosis in Sleep Disorders

Eric St. Louis

Professor of Neurology and sleep specialist at the Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic

Episode: The Weird World of Sleep in Autoimmune Encephalopathies: Part 2

Michael Silber

Professor of Neurology and sleep specialist

Mayo Clinic, Rochester

Episode: The Weird World of Sleep in Autoimmune Encephalopathies: Part 1

Maitreyi Juna

Assistant Professor of Neurology and a Board Certified Neurologist, Neurophysiologist, Epileptologist, and Sleep Specialist

Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota

Episode: Sleep and Epilepsy

Dr. Michael Silber

Professor of Neurology at Mayo Clinic and Sleep Specialist

Mayo Clinic

Episode: Nocturnal Hallucinations

Peter Gay

Professor of Medicine, Board Certified Parmenologist and Sleep Specialist at Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota

Episode: Sleep Disordered Breathing in ALS

Anne Murray

Board certified pediatric neurologist and sleep specialist with special expertise in headache disorders

Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota

Episode: Headaches and Sleep

Hosts

Michael Silber

Host of Mayo Clinic Sleep Medicine-related programs; Mayo Clinic Center for Sleep Medicine

Maitreyi Juna

Co-host of Mayo Clinic Sleep Medicine podcasts; Mayo Clinic Center for Sleep Medicine

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 13 ratings

Great Resource!
Exciting new podcast for bite-sized evidence based summaries and updates in sleep medicine.
Apple Podcasts
5
Dr.L4
Canadaa year ago
Thank you for this podcast!
As a former nurse with RLS for about 30-35 years I appreciate listening to experts discuss the highlights of the research in simple terms over a short amount of time. I will be sharing this podcast will my provider.
Jeanne in Pa.
Apple Podcasts
5
Mimij in Pa.
United States2 years ago

Embed These Reviews on a Website

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

High-quality guests and practical clinical guidance that translates to patient care.

Helpful for clinicians; patients could benefit from clinician-recommended insights.

Experts present concise, evidence-based sleep medicine updates in accessible terms.

Top Health & Fitness Podcasts

Tony Mantor: Why Not Me ?iHeartPodcasts

The Dylan Gemelli PodcastDylan Gemelli

Passion Struck with John R. MilesPassion Struck with John R. Miles

We're Out of TimeRichard Taite

Huberman LabScicomm Media

On Purpose with Jay ShettyPerfect Strangers

The Thyroid (and Hormone) Fixer Podcast: Thyropause, Menopause, Metabolism and How to Fix ItDr. Amie Hornaman

Biohack-itIman Hasan

Nothing much happens: bedtime stories to help you sleepWellness Loud

unPAUSED with Dr. Mary Claire HaverAudacy | Mary Claire Haver, MD

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Sleep Mood Disorders

Q: A 21-year-old patient is sent to you with a suspected central disorder of hypersomnolence, and you're planning an MSLT. The patient is on antidepressants. Should they be discontinued prior to the study?

When safe and feasible, antidepressants are generally tapered before an MSLT because they can reduce sleep-onset REM episodes and increase mean sleep latency. A typical washout is about two weeks, while fluoxetine may require at least four weeks. If the medication cannot be stopped, its effect should be considered when interpreting results.

Sleep Mood Disorders

Q: Based on clinical research studies, does this suggest to you that this patient is at risk for a relapse of his major depression? And if that is so, can we reduce that risk by specifically treating the insomnia at this time?

Insomnia can increase the risk of developing depression and may be a relapse risk when it persists after depressive symptoms improve. Treating residual insomnia to remission can lower relapse likelihood; CBT-I is generally first-line, with medication considered for appropriate patients.

Nightmare Disorder: Diagnosis and Treatment Strategies

Q: What about pharmacologic options like prazosin for nightmare disorder?

Most large randomized trials of prazosin have been in PTSD-related nightmares; there is little evidence supporting its efficacy for idiopathic nightmare disorder. If used, it should follow general patient monitoring and dose guidelines, but the expectation of benefit is lower outside PTSD contexts.

Nightmare Disorder: Diagnosis and Treatment Strategies

Q: Can imagery rehearsal therapy be taught by a primary care provider or non-psychiatric sleep clinicians, or does it require a specialist?

While specialized care is ideal, imagery rehearsal therapy can be taught by non-specialists with proper guidance and a structured approach, and many patients may benefit after a short series of sessions before referring to a specialized clinician if needed.

Nightmare Disorder: Diagnosis and Treatment Strategies

Q: What treatments are available, and how effective is imagery rehearsal therapy compared with other approaches?

Imagery rehearsal therapy is the most well-studied and effective treatment for nightmares, including idiopathic nightmare disorder, with a moderate effect size and minimal side effects. It involves scripting an alternate, more pleasant dream and rehearsing it regularly, typically over several sessions. Other CBT components and therapies exist but generally have weaker evidence bases; ERRT adds elements like exposure and relaxation but remains less established than IRT.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About Mayo Clinic Center for Sleep Medicine

What is Mayo Clinic Center for Sleep Medicine about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on sleep medicine with a clinician-first lens, offering evidence-based updates, practical guidance, and decision-making strategies for complex sleep-related conditions. Episodes frequently feature Mayo Clinic sleep specialists and neurologists who discuss disorders ranging from Restless Legs Syndrome and autoimmune encephalopathies to sleep-disordered breathing, pediatric sleep, and sleep's role in neurodegenerative disease. Listeners can expect structured clinical dialogue, dosing heuristics, and real-world considerations for perioperative settings, testing strategies, and multidisciplinary care. A notable strength is the emphasis on actionable management steps and critical appraisal of new research, making it especially u... more

Where can I find podcast stats for Mayo Clinic Center for Sleep Medicine?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Mayo Clinic Center for Sleep Medicine. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to Mayo Clinic Center for Sleep Medicine and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does Mayo Clinic Center for Sleep Medicine get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for four million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Mayo Clinic Center for Sleep Medicine, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for Mayo Clinic Center for Sleep Medicine?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Mayo Clinic Center for Sleep Medicine, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does Mayo Clinic Center for Sleep Medicine have?

To see how many followers or subscribers Mayo Clinic Center for Sleep Medicine has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to Mayo Clinic Center for Sleep Medicine?

These podcasts share a similar audience with Mayo Clinic Center for Sleep Medicine:

1. Talking Sleep
2. PsychRounds: The Psychiatry Podcast
3. JAMA Medical News
4. The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast
5. Mayo Clinic Talks

How many episodes of Mayo Clinic Center for Sleep Medicine are there?

Mayo Clinic Center for Sleep Medicine launched 3 years ago and published 63 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact Mayo Clinic Center for Sleep Medicine?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for Mayo Clinic Center for Sleep Medicine?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Mayo Clinic Center for Sleep Medicine from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for Mayo Clinic Center for Sleep Medicine?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Mayo Clinic Center for Sleep Medicine. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on Mayo Clinic Center for Sleep Medicine?

Recent guests on Mayo Clinic Center for Sleep Medicine include:

1. Bhanu Kola
2. Banu Kohler
3. Bhanu Kolla
4. Eric St. Louis
5. Michael Silber
6. Maitreyi Juna
7. Dr. Michael Silber
8. Peter Gay

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.

Try it free for 7 days