#512 Sleep Optimization and CBT for Insomnia with Ashley E. Mason, PhD
19 January 2026

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

The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast

About

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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