#512 Sleep Optimization and CBT for Insomnia with Ashley E. Mason, PhD

#512 Sleep Optimization and CBT for Insomnia with Ashley E. Mason, PhD

Author: The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast January 19, 2026 Duration: 2:11:39

What Dreams May Come

Breeze through your next visit for insomnia. Learn how to comfortably approach insomnia and optimize sleep. We touch on specifics such as cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia or the effects of various sleep-related drugs/supplements, and how to taper down from them. We are joined by Ashley E. Mason, PhD (UCSF).

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Show Segments

  • Intro
  • Case
  • Understanding patient’s goals
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia
  • Stimulus control
  • Sleep Hygiene
  • Time-in-bed restriction
  • Impact of different medications/substances on sleep
  • Tapering off medications
  • Outro

Credits

  • Producer and Writer: Matthew Watto MD, FACP
  • Producer, Show Notes, Infographic, and Cover art: Edison Jyang, MD
  • Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP   
  • Reviewer: Sai S Achi, MD, MBA, FACP
  • Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
  • Technical Production: PodPaste
  • Guest: Ashley E. Mason, PhD


Disclosures

Dr. Mason has disclosed the following:
Financial Relationships: Evolve Global, consulting fee and stock options; Oura Health, consulting fee.

The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures. 

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