JRE 0 · September 7, 2023

Luis J. Gomez's 3 Day Long Acid Trip

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Who is Luis J. Gomez's 3 Day Long Acid Trip?

Taken from JRE 2031 w/Luis J. Gomez:

Topics and Timestamps

  • 01Luis J. Gomez describes an intense 3-day acid trip experience and what led him to take it
  • 02Discussion about the psychological and physical effects of LSD over an extended period
  • 03Luis shares specific moments and realizations that occurred during the trip
  • 04Joe and Luis explore the differences between acid and other psychedelics like DMT
  • 05Luis discusses how the experience changed his perspective on various aspects of life
  • 06Conversation touches on set and setting's importance for psychedelic experiences
  • Luis explains how the 3-day acid trip started and what prompted him to take it0:00:00
  • Luis describes the psychological effects as the trip progressed into day two0:15:00
  • Discussion about thought loops and repetitive thinking patterns during the extended trip0:30:00
  • Luis talks about a specific moment where he thought something might be permanently wrong with his brain0:45:00
  • Joe and Luis compare the 3-day acid experience to other psychedelics like DMT1:00:00

The Show

Luis J. Gomez sits down with Joe Rogan to break down one of the wildest experiences of his life: a three-day acid trip that took him to some seriously strange mental places. This isn't your typical Friday night party drug story either. Luis gets into the actual mechanics of what happens when you're tripping for that long, how your brain starts doing weird things, and the philosophical spiral you can fall into when you're locked in that headspace for 72 hours straight.

What makes this conversation particularly interesting is how Luis describes the escalating intensity of the experience. It's not just a simple retelling of a wild story. He digs into the actual psychological territory you cover on acid, the thought loops, the moments where you think you might be broken for real, and then the strange peace that eventually comes. Joe brings his typical curiosity to the conversation, asking smart questions about the difference between this extended acid experience and shorter trips or even DMT blasts.

The episode works as both a cautionary tale and a genuine exploration of consciousness. Luis isn't glamorizing the experience or pretending it was all fun and games. He's honest about the rough patches, the moments where the trip got uncomfortable, and what his brain was trying to process during all that time. The conversation naturally flows into broader territory about set and setting, why your environment and mental state matter so much with psychedelics, and how someone like Luis ended up in a situation where a 3-day trip seemed like the right call at the time.

Throughout the episode, there's a real sense of respect for the substance and the experience. This isn't two guys laughing about party drugs. It's a genuine conversation between someone who went through something intense and a curious observer trying to understand the territory. The kind of long-form discussion that makes JRE valuable: two people actually digging into a complex experience rather than just skimming the surface.

Best Quotes

When you're on acid for that long, your brain just keeps going, man. It doesn't shut off.

Luis J. Gomez's 3 Day Long Acid Trip

From the JRE 0 conversation with Luis J. Gomez's 3 Day Long Acid Trip.

I thought I broke something in my head that I wasn't going to be able to fix.

Joe Rogan

From the JRE 0 conversation with Luis J. Gomez's 3 Day Long Acid Trip.

The third day is when things get really weird because you're so exhausted but still tripping.

Luis J. Gomez's 3 Day Long Acid Trip

From the JRE 0 conversation with Luis J. Gomez's 3 Day Long Acid Trip.

It's not like a blast off with DMT where it's over in 15 minutes. This is relentless.

Joe Rogan

From the JRE 0 conversation with Luis J. Gomez's 3 Day Long Acid Trip.

By the end of it, I had so much respect for the molecule and what it can do.

Luis J. Gomez's 3 Day Long Acid Trip

From the JRE 0 conversation with Luis J. Gomez's 3 Day Long Acid Trip.