Season 2, Episode 06: Ryan

May 2nd, 2024 / 50:56

In this episode of “No One Understands,” host Colleen McGrath interviews Ryan Sartori, a cancer survivor and volunteer at Camp One Step. Ryan shares his experience as a camper and counselor at camp, as well as his journey as a cancer survivor. He discusses how his cancer diagnosis impacted his childhood and his passion for sports, and how through that he found a new career path in radio and broadcasting. Ryan also reflects on the importance of gratitude and perspective, and offers advice to young cancer survivors pursuing their dreams. He emphasizes the importance of enjoying the journey and staying present in the moment. Ryan’s story highlights the resilience and growth that can come from overcoming cancer and finding purpose in helping others.

Season 2, Episode 06:  Ryan

Past Episodes

Season 2

Season 2, Episode 01:  Damian

Season 2, Episode 01: Damian

March 28, 2024

Damian Buchman, the founder and Executive Director of the Ability Center, joins Colleen on the Season 2 Premiere of Camp One Step’s podcast, No One Understands. Damian chats about his...

Season 2, Episode 02:  Sheridan

Season 2, Episode 02: Sheridan

April 4, 2024

In this episode, Sheridan Weiss shares her experience with cancer and fertility. At 29 years old, Sheridan discovered a lump in her neck and was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma. She...

Season 2, Episode 03:  Allie

Season 2, Episode 03: Allie

April 11, 2025

Allie, a parent whose daughter Liv was diagnosed with leukemia at the age of eight, shares her family’s experience with childhood cancer and their advocacy work experience with Camp One...

Season 2, Episode 04:  Marjorie

Season 2, Episode 04: Marjorie

April 18, 2024

In this episode, Marjorie discusses her experience as a sibling of a child with cancer. She shares that her brother Pat was diagnosed with leukemia when she was eight years...

Season 2, Episode 05:  Blaine

Season 2, Episode 05: Blaine

April 25, 2024

Blaine, mother of a child with a brain tumor, shares her family’s journey and experiences in episode 5. Blaine’s daughter, Abigail, was diagnosed with a brain tumor at 11 months...

Season 2, Episode 06:  Ryan

Season 2, Episode 06: Ryan

May 2, 2024

In this episode of “No One Understands,” host Colleen McGrath interviews Ryan Sartori, a cancer survivor and volunteer at Camp One Step. Ryan shares his experience as a camper and...

Season 2, Episode 07:  Nate

Season 2, Episode 07: Nate

August 29, 2024

Nate Hinze, a childhood cancer survivor, assistant principal, and Paralympian, shares his experience and passion for wheelchair basketball in this episode. Nate joins us ahead of the 2024 Paralympics, where...

Season 2, Episode 08: Luis, Bailey, Sydney, Lily and Sean

Season 2, Episode 08: Luis, Bailey, Sydney, Lily and Sean

September 5, 2024

In the season finale, we bring together an inspiring group of campers, all childhood cancer survivors, for an open and heartfelt conversation about their journeys. They share what it feels...

Season 1

Episode 01: Waiting for the Phone to Ring

Episode 01: Waiting for the Phone to Ring

December 1, 2021

In this episode we explore the very beginnings of a cancer diagnosis. The thing about cancer is that it can just be such a shock. Few people are really ready...

Episode 02: Treatment

Episode 02: Treatment

December 16, 2021

In this episode, we discuss the physical and emotional toll of treatment. We will hear from both a cancer survivor and a pediatric oncology nurse. As navigating pediatric cancer treatment...

Episode 03: Taking Care of the Whole Family

Episode 03: Taking Care of the Whole Family

January 29, 2022

A childhood cancer diagnosis impacts the whole family, not just the patient. Navigating life on a daily basis is very challenging. How do caregivers balance work, take care of your...

Episode 04: Treatment is a Marathon

Episode 04: Treatment is a Marathon

February 25, 2022

Episode 4 checks back in on the topic of treatment. We know for most pediatric cancer families, treatment becomes a marathon. That marathon brings emotional challenges for the patient and...

Episode 05: Mental Health

Episode 05: Mental Health

March 31, 2022

On our fifth episode, we are going to discuss a subject that is very important to us, mental health. Families are deeply impacted by a cancer diagnosis. The patient and...

Episode 06: Curveballs and Setbacks

Episode 06: Curveballs and Setbacks

June 2, 2022

In episode six, we cover Curveballs and Setbacks. There are times when we must deal immediately with whatever is thrown at us, and there might even be a time when...

Episode 07: Camp – Part 1

Episode 07: Camp – Part 1

July 21, 2022

Episode 7 is the first of two episodes where we will be discussing the impact of “CAMP” and all the incredible experiences that Camp One Step brings to campers and...

Episode 08: Camp – Part 2

Episode 08: Camp – Part 2

October 27, 2022

Episode 8 is the second of two episodes where we are discussing the impact of “CAMP” and all the incredible experiences that Camp One Step brings to campers and their...

Episode 09: Survivor

Episode 09: Survivor

January 20, 2023

No childhood cancer diagnosis has a clear conclusion. At some point, each person makes the choice to embrace the title survivor. Our season finale of No One Understands features Hailey...