Discover a Healthier, Happier Life with Susan Smith Jones, PhD
Welcome to the Susan Smith Jones, PhD, interview collection on This Week in America with Ric Bratton.
Susan Smith Jones is a nationally recognized holistic health and lifestyle expert, bestselling author, and inspirational speaker who has spent decades helping people discover the benefits of healthy living, positive thinking, and personal wellness.
For three decades, Susan taught healthy living at UCLA, sharing practical strategies for improving physical health, emotional well-being, and quality of life.
As a returning guest on This Week in America, Susan brings her enthusiasm, knowledge, and encouraging outlook to conversations with Ric Bratton about nutrition, longevity, stress management, happiness, natural wellness, and living life to its fullest.
This page is your home for Susan’s appearances on This Week in America. Explore her latest interview, revisit previous conversations, and discover practical ideas for living a healthier, happier, and more fulfilling life.
Featured Interview: The Healing Power of Humor – Finding Joy & Wellness Through Laughter
Susan Smith Jones, PhD, with Ric Bratton
Can laughter really help us live healthier, happier lives?
In this uplifting conversation, Susan Smith Jones joins Ric Bratton to explore the healing power of humor and why maintaining a positive attitude can be an important part of overall wellness.
Susan discusses how laughter, intentional moments of joy, and a healthy perspective can help us navigate everyday challenges, manage stress, and approach life with greater optimism.
Drawing on her extensive background in holistic health and her inspirational books, including Uplifted, A Hug in a Mug, and Joy & the Butterfly, Susan shares practical ways to bring more happiness, kindness, and laughter into our daily routines.
Discover why a good sense of humor may be one of the simplest tools for supporting a more joyful life.
Listen to the interview below.
More Conversations with Susan Smith Jones
Uplifted: 12 Minutes to More Joy, Faith, Peace, Kindness, and Vitality
What if just 12 minutes of intentional positive activity could help improve your outlook on life?
Susan joins Ric to discuss the inspiring ideas behind her book Uplifted: 12 Minutes to More Joy, Faith, Peace, Kindness, and Vitality.
From gratitude and kindness to laughter, faith, and personal reflection, Susan explores simple ways to create uplifting moments throughout the day.
The conversation highlights the importance of attitude, emotional well-being, and making time for the things that bring meaning and happiness into our lives.
Listen to the interview below.
Aging Gracefully: Joy, Vitality & Purpose at Every Age
Growing older doesn’t mean giving up on energy, enthusiasm, or the things that make life meaningful.
In this inspiring conversation, Susan Smith Jones shares her perspective on aging gracefully and maintaining a positive, purposeful lifestyle.
Susan and Ric discuss the importance of good nutrition, restorative sleep, physical activity, gratitude, kindness, curiosity, humor, and spending time in nature.
Discover practical ideas for embracing every stage of life with optimism, vitality, and a renewed sense of purpose.
Listen to the interview below.
A Hug in a Mug: Simple Ways to Eat Better, Feel Better & Live Healthier
Healthy living doesn’t have to be complicated.
Susan Smith Jones returns to This Week in America to discuss A Hug in a Mug, her guide to incorporating more nourishing foods and wholesome habits into everyday life.
Susan and Ric explore the benefits of fruits, vegetables, juices, soups, spices, teas, and other healthy living essentials.
The conversation also examines practical approaches to nutrition, self-care, healthy aging, and making small lifestyle changes that can support long-term wellness.
Listen to the interview below.
About Susan Smith Jones, PhD
Susan Smith Jones, PhD, has devoted her professional life to helping people discover the connection between healthy habits, positive attitudes, and overall well-being.
An author, educator, speaker, and holistic health advocate, Susan taught healthy living at UCLA for 30 years and has shared her knowledge through books, interviews, wellness programs, and public appearances.
Her books include A Hug in a Mug, Uplifted, Joy & the Butterfly, and other works focused on health, happiness, and personal growth.
Through her conversations with Ric Bratton on This Week in America, Susan continues to encourage listeners to embrace healthier habits, find joy in everyday moments, and approach life with enthusiasm and purpose.
Learn more about Susan Smith Jones, her books, and her wellness programs:
More Interviews Coming Soon
Susan Smith Jones is a returning guest on This Week in America with Ric Bratton, and this collection will continue to grow.
Bookmark this page and return for additional conversations about healthy living, nutrition, natural wellness, happiness, longevity, and finding inspiration in everyday life.
This Week in America with Ric Bratton is heard on more than 100 radio stations and podcast platforms worldwide.
