Leonard's Corner

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Leonard Pickard is a longtime friend of the JLS Fund and one of the most remarkable voices in the history of psychedelic research and culture. His journey spans early work in academia, a dramatic role in the LSD era, and two decades of reflection and writing while incarcerated.

Since his compassionate release in 2020, Pickard has emerged as an eloquent speaker and author, known for The Rose of Paracelsus: On Secrets & Sacraments, a visionary blend of memoir and literature that has become a touchstone in psychedelic thought.

The JLS Podcast

Leonard continues to share his unique perspective on science, spirit, and society through the JLS Podcast, where he interviews biotech CEOS, researchers, philanthropists, and public intellectuals concerned with what may come.
Jonathan Sporn
Leonard Pickard, JLS advisor and a legend in the psychedelics community, sits down with Jonathan Sporn, Founder and CEO of Gilgamesh, for a wide-ranging discussion on the state of the industry.
Bryan Hubbard
Leonard interviews Bryan Hubbard—legal strategist turned psychedelics policy leader—on the $50M Texas-backed Ibogaine initiative, FDA-bound clinical trials, and bringing neurorestorative addiction treatment to underserved communities.