Psychedelics as Medicine 2025 - Inside the Mind of the LSD King: Conversation with Leonard Pickard

Receiving a standing ovation, this candid conversation with one of the living legends of the early psychedelic movement was easily one of the highlights of Psychedelics as Medicine 2025. An unforgettable conversation as renowned psychiatrist and psychedelic expert Julie Holland sits down with the legendary Leonard Pickard, a man whose life story reads like a psychedelic thriller. Once dubbed the "LSD King," Pickard was at the center of one of the most fascinating chapters in psychedelic history. After serving time for his role in one of the largest LSD manufacturing cases in the U.S., he emerged with deep insights into the past, present, and future of psychedelics. In this intimate discussion, Holland will dive into Pickard’s extraordinary journey—from clandestine labs to scientific research, from prison walls to thought leadership in the psychedelic renaissance. Expect stories that are stranger than fiction, reflections on the evolving psychedelic landscape, and a look at what’s next for one of the most enigmatic figures in psychedelic history. William Leonard Pickard is the Former Deputy Director of the Drug Policy Research Program at UCLA. As a former research associate at Harvard Medical School and UCLA, and for his work with LSD, Pickard is a key figure in psychedelic history and drug policy analysis. Dr. Julie Holland is a psychiatrist, author, and medical advisor. Dr. Julie Holland is a psychiatrist and author of the NYT bestsellers Moody Bitches and Weekends at Bellevue. Follow The Eden Foundation and Psychedelics Iceland @edenfoundation.co For more information on the Psychedelics as Medicine Conference www.psychedelicsiceland.com #Psychedelics #PsychedelicReasearch #PsychedelicsasMedicine #PsychedelicResearch #MentalHealth