Sleep Talk - Talking All Things Sleep

Can't sit still in meetings? Feel restless in the evenings or on getting in to bed? Can't get to sleep because you just can't keep your legs still? These are all symptoms of restless legs syndrome. Whilst for many people restless legs symptoms are annoying, but not very severe, for some people, restless legs can be a constant presence preventing them from getting to sleep every night. Dr John Swieca discusses restless legs syndrome and its treatment, and Kevin Monk shares his experience living with severe restless legs symptoms. Dr Moira Junge (Health Psychologist) and Dr David Cunnington (Sleep Physician) host the monthly podcast, Sleep Talk, talking all things sleep. Leave a review and subscribe via iTunes Audio Timeline: 00:00 - 01:06 Introduction 01:06 -  03:01 What's in the news about sleep? 03:01 - 03:41 Theme introduction: Restless legs syndrome 03:41 - 13:54 Guest interview - John Swieca: What is restless legs syndrome? 13:54 - 26:02 Guest interview - Kevin Monk: Living with