Johanna Altman’s Mission: Wellness Without the Noise
- Brainz Magazine
- Aug 4
- 3 min read
Johanna Altman never planned on becoming a wellness advocate. But what started as personal curiosity turned into something much bigger—a calling to help people take back control of their health.
Now, through her growing business, One Body Medicine, and her weekly Pure Wellness Podcast, Johanna is building a community focused on mindful living and honest conversations. Her focus is simple: cut through the noise and help people make better, more conscious choices.
“I think seed oils is one of those things where you have a natural tolerance for them and it’s okay to eat in small quantities,” Johanna explained on a recent episode of her podcast. “But when you have too much of it, it can cause metabolic issues.”
Why Wellness Became Her Purpose
Johanna’s journey into wellness wasn’t planned. It started with small questions about food and health.
“I’ve been pretty obsessed with checking my labels and asking my restaurant what kind of oils they cook with,” she shared.
The deeper she dug, the more concerned she became. Seed oils, in particular, sparked her interest after watching a documentary called Fed a Lie.
“I came to realize maybe eight out of the 10 oils I normally cook with are seed oils. And I was pretty shocked to be honest,” she said.
That shock led her down a rabbit hole of research—one that reshaped how she shops, eats, and teaches others.
Now, through her podcast and wellness platform, Johanna helps others explore these same questions.
The Hidden Truth About Seed Oils
Her podcast episode on seed oils was an eye-opener for many listeners.
Johanna explained that seed oils, such as canola, soybean, and sunflower oil, are in nearly every processed food. Even more surprising? Their industrial roots.
“Cottonseed oil was actually used as a lubricant for equipment during the industrial revolution,” she said.
Later, companies began refining and marketing these oils as food. But the process involves toxic solvents like hexane and extreme heat.
“They have to bleach it because the color is cloudy after they do that. They have to deodorize it because it smells bad,” Johanna explained.
What concerned her most wasn’t just the history—it was the health effects.
“We’re eating something that’s not natural,” she said, citing studies showing the link between seed oils and inflammation.
Making Small Changes That Matter
For Johanna, this isn’t about strict diets or fear-based wellness. It’s about awareness and balance.
“It’s very difficult because when I read the labels, almost every food that is in a box has seed oils,” she said.
Rather than cutting everything out, she encourages mindful swaps—choosing products with simpler ingredients and healthier fats. She also uses tools like the Seed Oil Scout app to find restaurants that cook with better oils.
Her approach is rooted in what she calls “ancestral eating”—sticking to whole, traditional foods and minimizing processed ones.
“A good rule of thumb would be to think of ancestral foods,” she suggested on her podcast. “We should stay on the outer layer of the supermarket where the vegetables and fruits are, and try to limit what we buy in the inside aisles.”
Marketing With a Purpose
Johanna knows that education isn’t enough on its own. That’s why she’s investing more into marketing—using her platforms, partnerships, and now reputation management tools to reach more people.
For her, wellness isn’t just personal anymore. It’s a mission to help others cut through misinformation and take small steps toward better health.
Her message remains consistent: It’s not about being perfect. It’s about being mindful.
“As long as we minimize and we’re mindful, we should be okay,” she said. “That goes with everything else.”
Final Takeaway
Johanna Altman’s story is about curiosity, action, and helping others ask better questions. Her work in wellness shows how one person’s research can spark a larger movement toward healthier living.
Whether through her podcast, her wellness business, or her daily life, Johanna is creating a space where people feel empowered—not overwhelmed—to make changes that matter.
In her words:
“Try to minimize… We probably can’t eliminate it 100% just by way of lifestyle. But as long as we’re mindful, we should be okay.”
