Episodes
Thursday Mar 20, 2025
Thursday Mar 20, 2025
When we diagnose REM sleep behavior disorder, we know that there is a risk of the development of Parkinson's disease or related conditions. But how great is the risk? In this podcast, we discuss how a healthcare provider can help estimate a patient’s risk with specific questions and examination findings.
Thursday Mar 06, 2025
REM Sleep Behavior Disorder: How near are we to preventing Parkinson’s Disease?
Thursday Mar 06, 2025
Thursday Mar 06, 2025
In the last two podcasts, we discussed how REM sleep behavior disorder can evolve to Parkinson's disease or related conditions and whether we can test for this risk. In this podcast, we explore the current state of the art in developing possible interventions to prevent this progression.
Thursday Feb 20, 2025
REM Sleep Behavior Disorder: Can we test for Parkinson pathology?
Thursday Feb 20, 2025
Thursday Feb 20, 2025
There has been dramatic progress in developing specific tests for disorders such as Alzheimer disease. In this podcast, we ask whether we are now at a point when we can (or should) test for Parkinson pathology in patients with dream enactment behaviors.
Thursday Feb 06, 2025
REM Sleep Behavior Disorder: How does Parkinson pathology evolve?
Thursday Feb 06, 2025
Thursday Feb 06, 2025
Probably the most concerning aspect of REM sleep behavior disorder is that it is often a prodrome for Parkinson's disease and other related conditions. In this podcast we explore current concepts of how dream enactment behaviors can progress to serious neurodegenerative disorders.
Thursday Jan 23, 2025
Violence in Sleep: Part 2
Thursday Jan 23, 2025
Thursday Jan 23, 2025
While extremely rare, homicidal behavior has been reported during episodes of sleepwalking. In this podcast, we discuss two notorious cases for which sleepwalking was offered by the defense as an explanation. Is that what really happened? What role should sleep providers play in such cases?
Friday Jan 10, 2025
Violence in Sleep: Part 1
Friday Jan 10, 2025
Friday Jan 10, 2025
Violent and injurious behaviors do occasionally occur with parasomnias including REM sleep behavior disorder and sleepwalking. In this podcast, we review the types of behaviors that can occur and how best to prevent them.
Friday Dec 27, 2024
The Child who Sleepwalks
Friday Dec 27, 2024
Friday Dec 27, 2024
Sleep walking is common in childhood. What causes it and how should it be managed? In this podcast we will discuss the nature of sleepwalking and how it can best be treated.
Thursday Dec 12, 2024
Eating While Asleep
Thursday Dec 12, 2024
Thursday Dec 12, 2024
Eating and Sleep are both fundamental biologic drives. What happens when they coincide? In this podcast, we will explore the world of sleep related eating disorder.

Mayo Clinic Sleep Medicine Podcasts
Mayo Clinic Sleep Medicine Podcasts are designed to provide up to date practical information on the diagnosis and current management of a wide range of sleep disorders. Designed for sleep medicine specialists, sleep medicine fellows, and all healthcare providers who manage patients with sleep disorders, the initial podcasts will feature conversations with experts from the Mayo Clinic Centers for Sleep Medicine.