The 6th Pillar Podcast
Episode 14 – IGNITE 2025 Voices: Building Strength Through Peer Support with Special Guest Elizabeth Pol, M.A.
This week, Chief Neil Gang (Ret.) sits down with Elizabeth Pol, M.A., a 22-year Chicago Police Officer, mental health professional, and founder of Resilient Heroes, for a powerful discussion on the impact of peer support in law enforcement. Blending lived experience with clinical insight, Liz explores how proactive peer programs can reduce crisis, prevent suicide, and create healthier, more connected agencies. She also shares how her 200-pound therapy dog, Arlo, has become an unlikely but effective partner in helping first responders heal. As one of the featured speakers at Ignite 2025, Liz challenges leaders to move from reaction to prevention - and to make wellness a true priority.

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