“I have so much faith in camp.” In this episode, James is joined by his nephews who have just returned from North Woods Camp for Boys. North Woods is one of the YMCA of Greater Boston's overnight camps in New Hampshire and both nephews (Jame

51. Running a Movement

Jul 19th, 2022 32m 16s

"We know how special it is to participate in running." In this episode, James is joined by Suzanne Walmsley, the Youth and Community Engagement Director for the Boston Athletic Association. Suzanne is a runner who has a deep passion for her a

50. Warrior

Jul 5th, 2022 37m 6s

"I am just completely inspired by your story, by what you've already accomplished, and I know you're not done yet." In this episode, James is joined by Dima Hendricks. Dima is a survivor of sickle cell disease, a terrible illness that targets p

49. Unmute

Jun 29th, 2022 39m 42s

"If you or a loved one are looking for mental health support, let me help you." In this episode, James is joined by Colleen Leung. Colleen is the CEO and founder of Unmute, which helps marginalized communities unmute about their mental health a

48. Proud

Jun 22nd, 2022 40m 12s

"I love you as you are." In this episode, James is joined by Adeline Campbell. Adeline has been a part of the Y since she was a child and is now the Senior Director of Information Services at the YMCA of Greater Boston. Being a member of the LG

47. The Political Will to Provide

Jun 14th, 2022 25m 17s

"If we want to have a healthy nation, we've got to make sure everybody gets the food and nutrition they need." In this episode, James is joined by Congressman Jim McGovern. McGovern represents the Second District of Massachusetts and takes pa

46. Feeding Futures

Jun 7th, 2022 33m 20s

"There's no more important issue of equity than making sure people get, and children get, the food they need." In this episode, James is joined by Sheldon Lloyd. Sheldon is the co-founder and CEO of City Fresh Foods, a Y partner and minority-

45. A Suitcase Full of Dreams

May 31st, 2022 38m 49s

"There's this energy around people recognizing their power, and that's been such a beautiful thing to cultivate." In this episode, James is joined by Julia Mejia. Julia is an absolutely outstanding individual who is a true champion of progress.

44. Mother's Day

May 5th, 2022 12m 22s

In this very special episode of For Love, we're celebrating Mother's Day by revisiting previous guests who have talked about the importance of their mother or mother figure. What better way to recognize the incredible women who influenced our g

43. Running for the Y

Apr 17th, 2022 35m 51s

"What an amazing reason for running." In this very special episode of For Love, James is joined by Linda Asadoorian, a YMCA sponsored runner at the Boston Marathon as well as a Team Y Coach. Linda is currently preparing to participate in the 12

42. Jarrett Royster Returns to Introduce YMCA GO

Apr 7th, 2022 29m 34s

"We want the YMCA to be in your pocket." In this episode, James invites Jarrett Royster on the show. Jarrett is a returning guest who is the COO of the YMCA of Greater Boston, and he is here today to speak about a new digital extension of the Y

41. Kate Walsh

Apr 3rd, 2022 34m 17s

"We have to be really cognizant of the environment that we're creating for people." In this episode, James is joined by Kate Walsh. Kate is the President and CEO of the Boston Medical Center as well as a member of multiple YMCA boards. Check it

40. Charlayne Murrell-Smith

Mar 20th, 2022 48m 39s

"I believe in the power of we." In this episode, James is joined by Charlayne Murrell-Smith. Charlayne is the Vice President, External Relations & Corporate Development at the Boston Children's Museum as well as the most senior member of the Co

39. Paula Jacobson

Mar 10th, 2022 43m 48s

"We have an obligation, I feel, to educate our children, both girls and boys to show them how women achieve great things." In this very special episode dedicated to International Women's Day, James is joined by Paula Jacobson. Paula is the Exec

38. Mark Kennedy

Mar 6th, 2022 32m 19s

"We must celebrate our Black heroes today, while they're still with us, so they know we appreciate what they've done, and you are one of those Boston Black heroes." In the last of our series dedicated to celebrating Black History Month on For L

37. Tanisha Sullivan

Mar 3rd, 2022 28m 30s

"If you can put that hope into action then you can bring about change." During the month of February, For Love with James Morton is dedicated to celebrating Black History Month. In this episode, James is joined by Tanisha Sullivan, the preside

36. Joseph Feaster

Feb 27th, 2022 33m 43s

"I think there are brighter days in the future because we're not going away, we're not going to be giving up, we're going to be intentional, we're going to fight the fight, we're going to continue to remain educated." During the month of Febru

35. Lydia Edwards

Feb 21st, 2022 28m 43s

"I think we should have you in front of every young child in every Boston classroom" During the month of February For Love with James podcast is dedicated to celebrating Black History Month. In this episode, James is joined by Lydia Edwards, a

34. Evandro Carvalho

Feb 14th, 2022 43m 7s

"You can't be what you can't see" During the month of February For Love with James podcast is dedicated to celebrating Black History Month. In this episode, James is joined by Evandro Carvalho, Executive Director, Boston Human Rights Committee.

33. New Years Resolutions

Jan 24th, 2022 8m 7s

"Our goal for 2022 is to be the best we can be, and our YMCA wants to support you on that journey." In this episode, James discusses the new years resolutions that he and others have created, the most popular of which tend to be resultions to i

32. The Power of Legacy

Jan 17th, 2022 32m 20s

"We all have a legacy we receive and it's our responsibility to pass it on" In this episode, James is joined by the Executive Director of the Roxbury YMCA of Greater Boston and an overseer for the Menino YMCA; Kathryn Saunders. Kathryn is a lea

31. Evelyn Kaupp

Dec 21st, 2021 29m 15s

"I think people are interestingly more open to change at times of crisis and you can maybe accomplish things that you otherwise would not be able to accomplish. [...] We've really taken advantage of that opportunity to move people forward." In

30. Katie Everett

Dec 13th, 2021 32m 21s

"You're really clear about what your convictions are and what you're trying to accomplish and you bring that to bear each and every day in the way in which you conduct yourself in your work." In this episode, James is joined by Katie Everett, t

29. Kevin Washington

Dec 2nd, 2021 28m 26s

"This is a man who has been recognized year after year as one of the most influential non-profit executive leaders in the country. [...] This is an incredible man, this is a living hero, someone who has guided this organization with distinction

28. Healthy Habits

Nov 23rd, 2021 26m 33s

"Come join us, participate in this program." In this episode, James invites Sarah Picard on the show. Sarah Picard is the Senior Association Director of Community Integrated Health at the YMCA of Greater Boston. Although she has only recently j