This episode of Down & Dirty with Dr. T. features a man who needs no introduction: Raghu Ram. While most people know him as the man behind MTV shows like Roadies and Splitsvilla, today we get to see a different side of him.

In this episode, Raghu talks about his transition from direction to acting, the impact of his family on his lifestyle changes, and the role technology plays in maintaining his health.

Highlights from the episode:

• Raghu’s work and home life: Since becoming a father to his now four-year-old son, Raghu’s life has taken a remarkable turn. He shares what a typical day in his life looks like. From waking his wife up with a cup of coffee to putting his son to bed, he is all about balancing professional commitments with family time.

• A paradigm shift for health: Raghu gets candid about how meeting Natalie, his wife, marked a paradigm shift in his life. From smoking 40 cigarettes a day to becoming a non-smoker overnight just to be with her – it is evident that love can indeed be a powerful motivator for positive change. Natalie’s influence extended beyond quitting smoking; she also encouraged him to redefine his relationship with alcohol and take better care of himself overall.

• Employing tech to stay fit: Technology plays an important role in Raghu's health journey. He relies on his Samsung Smartwatch and its accompanying Samsung Health app to keep track of various health metrics like resting heart rate, body fat percentage, skeletal muscle mass, and more. Raghu believes these tools do not make one healthy but make one aware when they are neglecting their health. Awareness leads to action – whether it’s getting up to move more or realizing when it's time for some rest.

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Raghu Ram's career

02:04 Raghu Ram's daily routine

08:14 Life changes and health focus

14:03 Technology and Sustaining Motivation

18:05 Tracking health metrics and body composition

27:33 The importance of darkness for health

29:30 Overcoming personal challenges