Mayo Clinic Center for Sleep Medicine

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  The Use of Hypnosis in Sleep Disorders 18.09.2026 19мин

  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 surrounding hypnosis as a therapeutic option for parasomnias. Dr. Michael Silber is joined by Dr. Bhanu Kolla, a Mayo Clinic psychiatrist and board-certified sleep specialist with training in clinical hypnotherapy. The conversation explores how clinical hypnosis uses focused attention, deep relaxation and therapeutic suggestion, along with what current research suggests about its potential neurologic mechanisms. Dr. Kolla also walks through a typical hypnosis session, including induction, mental imagery, progressive relaxation, therapeutic suggestion, reorientation and at-home self-hypnosis practice. The discussion examines Mayo Clinic follow-up data involving patients treated with hypnosis for parasomnias, including non-REM parasomnias, overlap parasomnias and REM sleep behavior disorder. The physicians discuss reported treatment responses, limitations of the retrospective research, possible mechanisms of benefit and areas where hypnosis appeared less effective. This episode is intended for physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses and other health professionals interested in sleep medicine, parasomnias and nonpharmacologic approaches to patient care.
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  Sleep Disturbances in PTSD: Nightmares, Insomnia and Treatment 07.09.2026 21мин

  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-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The discussion addresses PTSD-related nightmares, including the role of prazosin and psychotherapeutic approaches, as well as dream enactment behavior and trauma-associated sleep disorder. The panel also reviews insomnia in patients with PTSD, including cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), and considers whether early treatment of sleep disturbance after trauma could influence subsequent PTSD risk. Additional topics include the relationship between PTSD and obstructive sleep apnea, other comorbid sleep disorders, and emerging research involving MDMA and psychedelic-assisted approaches for PTSD. The discussion emphasizes areas where evidence is established, where clinical uncertainty remains, and where additional research is needed.  Dr. Bhanu Kolla is a professor of psychiatry at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science and a board-certified specialist in sleep medicine and addiction medicine.
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  Cannabinoids in Sleep and Sleep Disorders 19.08.2026 21мин

  In this episode of Mayo Clinic Sleep Medicine Podcasts, Dr. Bhanu Kolla, a Mayo Clinic specialist in sleep medicine and addiction medicine, joins host Dr. Michael Silber to discuss cannabinoids and their relationship to sleep. The conversation explores the body's endocannabinoid system and how compounds such as tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) may influence sleep. The experts review current evidence on cannabis and sleep architecture, including its potential effects on different stages of sleep. The discussion also examines the available research on cannabis and several sleep disorders, including insomnia, obstructive sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome, and REM sleep behavior disorder. Additional topics include potential risks and side effects of cannabis use, medication considerations, cannabis withdrawal, and how long cannabis may remain detectable in urine testing. Finally, the episode addresses an important question for both patients and healthcare professionals: Does current scientific evidence support the use of cannabis or cannabinoid-based products in the treatment of sleep disorders?
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  Update on RLS 2026 Part 3 06.08.2026 22мин

  Since our last podcast on restless legs 2 years ago, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine has published new clinical guidelines and the Scientific and Medical Advisory Board of the Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation has revised their management algorithm.  These three podcasts update us on the changes in treatment of this common and distressing condition.  In the third podcast, we discuss management of dopamine augmentation, perioperative management of restless legs and management of restless legs in end-stage renal failure.  
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  Update on RLS 2026 Part 2 22.07.2026 24мин

  Since our last podcast on restless legs 2 years ago, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine has published new clinical guidelines and the Scientific and Medical Advisory Board of the Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation has revised their management algorithm.  These three podcasts update us on the changes in treatment of this common and distressing condition.  In the second podcast, we discuss opioids, the control of ascites regarding dopaminergic therapy, and peroneal nerve stimulation.
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  Update on RLS 2026 Part 1 08.07.2026 24мин

  Since our last podcast on restless legs 2 years ago, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine has published new clinical guidelines and the Scientific and Medical Advisory Board of the Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation has revised their management algorithm.  These three podcasts update us on the changes in treatment of this common and distressing condition.  In the first podcast, we discuss iron and gabapentin opioid therapy.  
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  Does Sleep Apnea Lead to Parkinson’s Disease? 23.06.2026 19мин

  A recent article suggested that obstructive sleep apnea was a possible risk factor for Parkinson's disease.  In this podcast, we discuss this important study and its implications, as well as the more general assessment of increasingly available similar studies based on large population data bases.
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  The Weird World of Sleep in Autoimmune Encephalopathies: Part 2 08.06.2026 21мин

  Autoimmune encephalopathies, although rare, can mimic other more common sleep disorders and most are highly treatable.  Therefore it is important for sleep medicine practitioners to be aware of these conditions, which may present first to a sleep clinic.  This podcast describes how these disorders may present with important insights for sleep specialists.
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  The Weird World of Sleep in Autoimmune Encephalopathies: Part 1 28.05.2026 23мин

  Autoimmune encephalopathies, although rare, can mimic other more common sleep disorders and most are highly treatable.  Therefore it is important for sleep medicine practitioners to be aware of these conditions, which may present first to a sleep clinic.  This podcast describes how these disorders may present with important insights for sleep specialists.
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  Sleep and Epilepsy 13.05.2026 24мин

  Epileptic seizures, especially in certain epileptic syndromes, are more common during sleep.  Conversely, seizures can disturb sleep, affecting daytime alertness.  Nocturnal seizures may also mimic the parasomnias that are more familiar to sleep medicine practitioners.  This podcast discusses practical aspects of these relationships.
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  Sleep in Multiple System Atrophy 29.04.2026 21мин

  While less common than its cousin, Parkinson's disease, multiple system atrophy is commonly associated with severe sleep disturbances, at least one of which may be life threatening. In this podcast we discuss how to identify these disorders, their significance and management.
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  Nocturnal Hallucinations 16.04.2026 18мин

  Hallucinations at night may be frightening and distressing.  Some may indeed indicate serious disease but most are harmless.  In this podcast we discussed different types of nocturnal hallucinations, their causes and the conditions with which they may be confused.
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  Sleep Disordered Breathing in ALS 01.04.2026 25мин

  Sleep specialists are often asked to initiate non-invasive ventilation for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. The guest on our podcast today, Dr. Peter Gay, a world expert in this area, provides very helpful practical information to guide this process.
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  Headaches and Sleep 20.03.2026 17мин

  Most headache sufferers are well aware of the relationship between their disorder and sleep. In in this podcast, we discuss how understanding this association may assist our patients with both their pain and their sleep disturbances.
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  Sleep in Alzheimer Disease 05.03.2026 19мин

  Alzheimer disease is the most common form of dementia. In this podcast, we discuss the intimate relationship between sleep, sleep disorders and Alzheimer disease.
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  Update on Idiopathic Hypersomnia 20.02.2026 25мин

  Idiopathic hypersomnia is sometimes regarded as the stepchild of narcolepsy. But it may be more common than its better known relation. In this podcast, we discussed the diagnosis and management of this elusive disorder. 
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  Narcolepsy in Childhood and Adolescence 04.02.2026 18мин

  Narcolepsy most commonly starts in adolescence. But how it presents and how it is diagnosed may be different from an adult presentation. In this podcast, we discuss narcolepsy and its management in childhood and adolescence.
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  The Child Who Snores 17.01.2026 14мин

  Although obstructive sleep apnea is most common in older adults, it can also be seen in children, often resulting in severe morbidity.  In this podcast, we discuss how to identify sleep apnea in the pediatric population and approaches to its management.
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  The child who cannot sleep 24.12.2025 20мин

  Parents of children with insomnia know how distressing this condition can be.  In this podcast, we discuss possible causes and how best to help children and families.
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  Late to bed and late to rise: Delayed Sleep-wake phase disorder 11.12.2025 22мин

  Being unable to fall asleep until well after midnight and preferring to sleep until at least mid morning causes serious impairment to school and work attendance and performance.  In this podcast, we discuss the nature of delayed sleep-wake phase disorder and approaches to management.