In this episode of Raising the Glass, we explore what it really means to see the unseen.

If you see yourself as a disability ally, or at least someone who wants to better understand people with unseen challenges, this is a must-listen episode.

Host Rom sits down with Simon Houghton, founder of Unseen Aware, for a frank conversation about hidden disabilities, and what it really means to create spaces where everyone feels truly understood. Oh, and tequila picnics too.

Together, they talk about the quiet struggles that go hand-in-hand with hidden disabilities, and why creating psychological safety is more than a policy, it should be part of our work culture.

Simon opens up about his own lived experience, and how it shaped his mission to bring hidden disabilities into the light through conversation, education, and community.

This episode is a reminder that change doesn’t always start with a bang, it often begins with listening.

Whether you're part of the drinks world, a people leader, or simply someone who believes in building workplaces with heart, take a moment with us to create meaningful connections over a long serving of honesty and a dash of humour.

What you’ll find out in this episode:

• 13 million people in the UK live with non-visible disabilities. Awareness matters.

• 80% of all disabilities are hidden, yet often go unacknowledged.

• Psychological safety creates the foundation for open, honest dialogue.

• ERGs play a vital role in inclusion, support, and education.

• Empathy isn't optional, it's essential for truly inclusive workplaces.

• Lived experience brings insight no textbook ever could.

• Changing how we communicate can remove invisible barriers.

• Advocacy starts with understanding, and grows through action.

LINKS

https://www.linkedin.com/in/gsimonhoughton/

https://unseenaware.com/

https://raisingtheglass.co.uk/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-oliver-mooney-65730614/

Podcast production by https://www.gingerwizard.co.uk/