Recovery Supper Club: An In-Person Eating Disorder Support Group in New York City
Join us for a special evening of food, community, and connections!
Recovery Supper Club is a monthly in-person event for adults in Manhattan in stable recovery from eating disorders and chronic dieting.
Recovery Supper Club is a monthly in-person eating disorder support group in New York City, hosted by Lily Thrope, LCSW and Chelsea Levy, MS, RD. We understand that eating disorder recovery is a long and often isolating journey. Most treatment programs conclude around the time of weight restoration, but the emotional and psychological work of recovery continues long after leaving treatment.
Navigating daily life in a world saturated with diet culture and disordered eating messaging can be overwhelming, and the loneliness of leaving a treatment program is something many people do not talk about enough. Recovery Supper Club was created to fill that gap. This is a judgment-free, weight-inclusive community dinner for adults in stable eating disorder recovery in NYC, where you can share a meal with people who genuinely understand.
Learn more about Recovery Supper Club on our blog!
Hosted by two eating disorder recovery clinicians: Lily Thrope, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker, certified intuitive eating counselor, and founder of Thrope Therapy in Midtown Manhattan. Chelsea Levy, MS, RD, CDN, is a registered dietitian, certified intuitive eating counselor, and founder of Chelsea Levy Nutrition. Together they bring a therapist and dietitian perspective to every gathering, creating a clinically informed and deeply supportive environment.
A space completely free of diet talk: Most social gatherings involve some level of food commentary, body talk, or diet culture noise. Recovery Supper Club is intentionally designed to be different. This is a space where you can eat without anyone commenting on your plate, your choices, or your body. The conversation is about connection, not calories.
A community for making real friendships in eating disorder recovery in NYC: One of the most consistent things we hear from people in eating disorder recovery is how hard it is to find community after leaving treatment. Recovery Supper Club is designed specifically for that gap. A place to meet people in New York City who are navigating the same challenges and get it without needing an explanation.
Upcoming Events:
Adults (ages 18+) - July 28th at 6:30pm in NYC
The Story Behind Recovery Supper Club & Your Hosts
Recovery Supper Club, an in-person eating disorder community NYC, was born out of a real need for safe, supportive dining experiences. One of Lily’s clients expressed frustration with family and friends constantly making negative comments about food and body image while she was transitioning out of eating disorder treatment. She felt isolated and struggled to find a safe place to enjoy meals without triggering conversations. There was a loneliness to leaving program and missing the unique group supportive group meals.
One of the hardest parts of leaving treatment is losing the built-in support system of people who share the same recovery goals and understand the challenges of recovering in a fatphobic world. Recovery Supper Club was created to bridge that gap, bringing together individuals who have been through treatment, are actively working on their recovery or are seeking community that is not focused on dieting. This group provides a much-needed in-person eating disorder support group in New York City. We value connection, shared experiences and laughter. If you are ready to learn more about joining Recovery Supper Club, book a free call with Lily and Chelsea to get started.
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Lily, (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor. She is the founder of Thrope Therapy LCSW, a group psychotherapy practice located in Midtown Manhattan. Lily works with clients struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating, body image, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem. Lily is committed to providing weight-inclusive, fat affirming and queer affirming care to her clients.
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Chelsea, (she/her) is a Certified Intuitive eating counselor and Registered dietitian nutritionist (RD). She is the founder of Chelsea Levy Nutrition, a virtual private practice based in NYC. Chelsea is a self-identified fat woman and committed to utilizing a weight inclusive medical model for the treatment of eating disorders and chronic illness related to the endocrine system including diabetes and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). At the intersection of eating disorder recovery, body image healing, and the endocrine system, Chelsea centers gender affirming care.
What our community is saying:
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“I’ve had an excellent experience with Recovery Supper club. It’s a warm, safe environment where you can connect with others without the stress of ED/Diet culture.”
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“I’ve had a great experience with the Recovery Supper Club. Lily and Chelsea create a supportive, judgment-free space where you can connect with others who really get it. The meals are nourishing, and the conversations help shift my mindset around food. It’s been a really positive part of my ongoing recovery, and I’d definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a safe, welcoming environment to heal and connect with others.”
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“The conversations help shift my mindset around food. It’s been a really positive part of my ongoing recovery. Chelsea and Lily are so kind and welcoming and create such a positive atmosphere.”
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“Lily and Chelsea were lovely hosts who made me feel welcome at my first event. I didn't know exactly what to expect, but found a group of warm people, and enjoyed getting to know them and discussing a range of topics. No diet culture talk!!! Lots of laughter, and people not afraid to get a little vulnerable.”
Frequently Asked Questions
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Recovery Supper Club is for adults aged 18 and over in New York City who are in stable recovery from an eating disorder or chronic dieting. You do not need to be a current therapy client at Thrope Therapy to attend. Whether you have recently left a treatment program or have been in recovery for years and are looking for community, this gathering is for you.
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Yes, participation is free, but you are responsible for covering the cost of your meal. We choose restaurants with reasonable pricing (around $35 per person, including tax and tip) to ensure accessibility.
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No. Recovery Supper Club is open to anyone in the New York City area who is in stable eating disorder recovery and is looking for a supportive, judgment-free community. You do not need to be a client at Thrope Therapy.
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Each gathering is a real in-person dinner at a restaurant in New York City. The location is shared with registered attendees one week before the event. The evening is designed for connection and conversation in a space completely free of diet talk, body commentary, and food judgment. Lily and Chelsea are present at every dinner to hold the space.
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Recovery Supper Club is not a therapy group and does not replace therapy. It is a community dinner specifically designed to provide the social connection and shared experience that many people miss after leaving eating disorder treatment. It is an addition to the clinical work, not a substitute for it.
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You can sign up by booking a free call with Lily and Chelsea through the link on this page. Upcoming event dates are listed above and updated regularly.
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No. While many of our members have been through residential, PHP, IOP, or outpatient eating disorder treatment programs, the group is open to anyone in recovery from an eating disorder or chronic dieting who is looking for a weight-inclusive, diet-culture-free community in New York City.