Together we will weave the extraordinary into the ordinary.
Janine Sagert, Ph.D.
Janine Sagert, Ph.D., is a pioneer in the integration of ancient wisdom and modern science to foster resilience, creativity, and well-being in daily life.
With decades of experience teaching meditation, stress management, and expanded states of consciousness, she now brings her expertise to the emerging field of microdosing psychedelics and psychedelic intergration to support personal growth, mental health, and spiritual connection.
Janine’s life and work are rooted in the belief that the extraordinary and the ordinary are deeply interconnected. Her education, professional pursuits, and personal journey reflect a commitment to bridging spiritual insight with practical tools for navigating life’s challenges. By blending her deep understanding of cross-cultural resilience and cutting-edge practices, she helps others live with greater clarity, joy, and purpose.
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From Cross-Cultural Resilience to Consciousness Expansion
Background
Born into a military family, Janine grew up immersed in diverse cultures across the globe. Early exposure to these varied perspectives shaped her ability to adapt and connect with people in meaningful ways. A profound spiritual awakening in young adulthood set the course for her life’s work: integrating extraordinary states of awareness into the flow of everyday life an empowering others to do the same.
Education and Research
Janine’s academic journey spans cross-cultural psychology, resilience, and altered states of consciousness. At Lawrence University, her research in Pune, India, examined how family structures influence achievement motivation. Later, at Harvard University School of Public Health, she investigated the impact of community cohesion on mental health. Janine earned her Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley, with a focus on resilience and consciousness studies. Her dissertation validated the efficacy of her Time Out program in fostering resilience in executives.
Professional Contributions
As a trailblazer in stress management and meditation in the workplace, Janine has coached thousands of high-level executives and government leaders worldwide. Her firm, Sagert & Associates, Inc., introduced transformative practices to corporate environments, enhancing productivity and well-being. She co-founded The Clarksville Experience, an initiative designed to help professional women align their core values with their multifaceted roles. Currently, she serves on the board of Limina Foundation and is helping produce a psychedelic conference, The Enchanted State.
Award-Winning Documentary Producer
Janine served as the producer of the award-winning documentary From Shock to Awe, which follows the lives of two veteran families as they navigate the challenges of PTSD and discover healing through the use of psychedelics. The film has been acclaimed for its raw, heartfelt portrayal of trauma and transformation, shining a light on the power of these medicines to catalyze profound healing.
Spiritual and Transformational Practices
Janine’s lifelong dedication to meditation and expanded states of consciousness have led her to study with luminaries such as Swami Muktananda and Byron Katie, as well as to wander the Himalayas with sadhus. Janine also has a longstanding respect for the teachings of the sage Ramana Maharshi, whose profound wisdom on self-inquiry and inner stillness continues to guide her personal and professional life. Her visits to his ashram in Tiruvannamalai, India, have deepened her understanding of his timeless teachings and influenced her approach to helping others integrate spiritual insight into their daily lives.
Her personal journey continues to inform her work, blending timeless wisdom with modern, practical approaches to transformation. She resides in the enchanting landscape of Santa Fe, New Mexico, where she continues to explore and share the intersection of science, spirituality, and human potential.
Dr. Janine Sagert is a co-creator of the groundbreaking documentary From Shock to Awe, a film that intimately follows the emotional and psychological journeys of two U.S. combat veterans as they turn to alternative medicines—ayahuasca and MDMA—in search of healing from severe PTSD. With her lifelong dedication to emotional resilience, altered states of consciousness, and spiritual integration, Janine helped shape the film’s compassionate and honest lens. Her guidance brought depth and authenticity to a story that challenges the conventional paradigms of war, trauma, and mental health care.
From Shock to Awe has been screened throughout the world to educate and train trauma therapists in psychedelic assisted therapy. The film was translated into eight languages, and has received international recognition, including the Mangurama Award for Conscious Documentary Storytelling and an Honorable Mention for Social Impact at the 2018 ILLUMINATE Film Festival. The film continues to resonate globally, sparking vital conversations around the healing potential of psychedelics and the need for more compassionate approaches to trauma recovery.
Coaching Offerings
Support for real change—through grounded guidance, mindful practices, and meaningful connection:
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Microdosing is an emerging practice that can enhance creativity, focus, and emotional well-being. Through personalized coaching, I help you navigate this journey safely and effectively, ensuring you get the most from your experience.
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Transformation doesn’t end with the experience—it begins there. Integration coaching provides the guidance needed to process insights, make meaningful changes, and apply newfound awareness to daily life.
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Whether you’re seeking clarity in your career, relationships, or personal development, coaching can unlock new possibilities. I offer tailored support to help you overcome challenges, set meaningful goals, and create lasting change.