The Swoveralls Comfort Club
The Swoveralls Comfort Club Newsletter
Every month, Swoveralls founder Kyle Bergman writes a new issue of the Comfort Club newsletter: short, warm essays on the science of comfort, customer stories, and the brands and ideas we love.
Although we’re able to exist by selling Swoveralls and other comfy things...this monthly essay is anti-capitalism in the best way. It’s our attempt to provide value outside of selling something, and highlighting amazing humans, brands, and organizations that inspire us.
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Volume 4 · 2026 · 9 issuesView issues ▾
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The Science of Laughing Through Hard ThingsSeptember 2026The science of laughing through cancer, plus Andy's Burkitt lymphoma fight and comedian Julia Johns, who designed the Boobies collection.
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The Curb Cut Effect: Why Comfort Designed for Some Works for EveryoneAugust 2026The curb cut effect explained, plus accessibility consultant Cat Contillo's Swoveralls website audit and Lisa Bryers, a librarian who reads 240 books a year.
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The Science of Persistence (And Why “Just Keep Trying” Is Bad Advice)July 2026Swoveralls turns nine: the science of persistence and team spotlights on Gabby, Roda, and co-founder Elizabeth.
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The Science of Being Yourself (And What Happens When You Can't)June 2026A Pride issue on the science of authenticity, a Drag Story Hour fundraiser update, and a tribute to Broadway performer Bret Shuford.
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Why Your Inner Kid Knows More Than You ThinkMay 2026The science of nostalgia, customer John Mark Taylor, moderator Mary Elise, the Drag Story Hour partnership, and a 2:48 Boston Marathon personal best.
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A Love Letter to ListeningApril 2026A love letter to listening: the research on being heard, customer stories from Lionel, John, and Nicole, and the parenting book No Bad Kids.
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The Liking Gap: Why Your Brain Is Wrong About Reaching OutMarch 2026Our March 2026 issue on the liking gap and the power of initiative, with customer spotlights on parent educator Dana Allen, corporate advocate Saurabh, and 17-pair owner Jeff Fritz, plus FlipMits and a note on comfort as medical necessity.
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Your Permission Slip to Be BoringFebruary 2026Our February 2026 issue on decision fatigue and the power of boring routines, plus customer spotlights on comedian Brian Blanton and finance pro Kelly Ellsworth, The Big Ass Calendar, and every Gen X Takeover tour date.
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Why Your Resolutions Failed, and What Actually WorksJanuary 2026Our January 2026 issue: the tiny-habits science of keeping resolutions, plus founder customers Jon Wellington of The Dad Bod Veteran and Tricia Constantine of The Hoppy Hound, EcoStiks, and International Sweatpants Day.
Volume 3 · 2025 · 9 issuesView issues ▾
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Why Initiative Beats Perfection Every TimeDecember 2025Our December 2025 year-end issue: three Swoveralls customer spotlights, a Stanford-backed 5-minute breathing reset, and a first look at the January pet-print collection.
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The Comfort Hack Science Actually RecommendsNovember 2025November 2025: a science-backed comfort hack for Black Friday week, the Cancer Is a Joke comedy benefit for We Got This, and the launch of Power of Too.
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The Best Comfort Is CommunalOctober 2025October 2025: three customer stories, from a 30-pair law firm order to a wildfire-struck Altadena school, on why the best comfort is communal.
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The Dutch Art of Doing NothingSeptember 2025September 2025: the Dutch art of niksen (doing nothing), poet Dara Marsh’s Swoveralls story, and the We Got This cancer-support nonprofit.
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Adult Recess and Inner Child DatesAugust 2025August 2025: the science of adult play and the “artist’s date,” customer spotlights on Deborah and Chris, and why Swoveralls is trademarked but not patented.
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Comfort Hacks That Cost $0.00July 2025For Swoveralls' eighth year, Kyle Bergman shares five free comfort hacks, spotlights Thom Dougherty and DoRe Ranch and Rescue, and welcomes baby Belle.
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Touch Grass: Your Brain Will Thank YouMay 2025Kyle Bergman on grounding and forest bathing, the research behind time in nature, an engagement in Swoveralls, and a nod to friend Howie's brand DudeRobe.
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The 100 Year Plan: Write It OutFebruary 2025Kyle Bergman turns a stress-busting to-do list habit into a free 100 year life roadmap, spotlights Gracie Perez, and recommends the books of Derek Sivers.
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Comfortable Being Uncomfortable: A ReflectionJanuary 2025Kyle Bergman reflects on comfort, discomfort, and motivation, spotlights customer Jason Carbary, and shares a candid January 2025 Swoveralls inventory update.
Volume 2 · 2024 · 1 issuesView issues ▾
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3 Comfort Hacks for Busy LivesDecember 2024Volume 2 opens with three comfort hacks for busy lives, a customer spotlight on Eileen Benedict, and a brand crush on Afina.
Volume 1 · 2023 · 3 issuesView issues ▾
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The Science Behind Comfort FoodSeptember 2023Issue 3 explains why comfort food comforts, shares a customer's molasses cookie recipe, and spotlights Snooty Giggles Dog Rescue.
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How Box Breathing Can Make You ComfierAugust 2023Issue 2 breaks down box breathing for comfort, defines the Comfort Coach, shares ChatGPT's take on Swoveralls, and rounds up comfy stats.
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Comfortable Thoughts: Welcome to the Swoveralls Comfort ClubJuly 2023The first Comfort Club letter, where founder Kyle Bergman introduces a monthly series of comfortable thoughts on living your best comfy life.