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"Ignite 2025 Voices: Igniting Change"
Episode 12 – Ignite 2025 Voices: Healthy Habits with Special Guest Dr. Kelly Kennedy
On this episode of The 6th Pillar Podcast, Chief Neil Gang (Ret.) is joined by Dr. Kelly Kennedy, national expert in fitness and occupational health for law enforcement, to discuss the critical role healthy habits play in overall wellness. Drawing from her 27 years of experience leading Fit2Enforce, Dr. Kennedy shares insights on physical fitness, injury prevention, sleep, and practical strategies for supporting first responders both on and off duty. As one of the featured speakers at Ignite 2025, she offers tangible tools and guidance for leaders to help their teams thrive, extend healthspan, and create a culture of sustained wellness.
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Episode 12: Ignite 2025 Voices: Igniting Change
Featuring: Host Ret. Chief Neil Gang with Dr. Kelly Kennedy
Episode 12, October 16, 2025
Description of Podcast: Ignite 2025 Voices: Igniting Change
Episode 12 – Ignite 2025 Voices: Healthy Habits with Special Guest Dr. Kelly Kennedy
On this episode of The 6th Pillar Podcast, Chief Neil Gang (Ret.) is joined by Dr. Kelly Kennedy, national expert in fitness and occupational health for law enforcement, to discuss the critical role healthy habits play in overall wellness. Drawing from her 27 years of experience leading Fit2Enforce, Dr. Kennedy shares insights on physical fitness, injury prevention, sleep, and practical strategies for supporting first responders both on and off duty. As one of the featured speakers at Ignite 2025, she offers tangible tools and guidance for leaders to help their teams thrive, extend healthspan, and create a culture of sustained wellness.
Episode 11: Ignite 2025 Voices: Igniting Change
Featuring: Host Ret. Chief Neil Gang with Dr. Phil Baquie
Episode 11, October 14, 2025
Description of Podcast: Ignite 2025 Voices: Igniting Change
In this episode of The 6th Pillar Podcast, Chief Neil Gang (Ret.) is joined by Dr. Phil Baquie, military veteran, former law enforcement officer, and resiliency expert, to discuss proactive strategies for wellness and resilience in public safety professionals. Drawing from his lived experience and professional expertise, Dr. Baquie shares insights on “left of bang” thinking, self-care, and the power of curiosity and vulnerability in leadership. As one of the featured speakers at Ignite 2025, he offers practical tools for maintaining mental and physical health and fostering emotionally intelligent leadership both on and off duty.
About Chief Neil Gang
Chief Neil H. Gang has served in law enforcement for over 35 years and has been the Chief of Police for the Pinole Police Department since 2014. He is the Chairperson of the California Police Chiefs Association Organizational Wellness and Resiliency Committee, the Co-Chair of the IACP Officer Wellness Committee, the author of the Asher Model-7 Point Approach to a Culture of Wellness, and a CALPOST-Wellness Instructor.
Neil was named the California Police Chiefs Association Joe Malloy Winner in 2023—and Public Safety Hero of the Year by the House of Representatives in 2020. National media platforms such as the IACP have featured his innovative work as a law enforcement leader in Police Chief magazine and several other law enforcement platforms. He is a graduate of the prestigious Northwestern School of Police Staff Command, where he was both the president of the class and the recipient of the Franklin M. Kremel Award for excellence in the field of leadership and just completed his master’s degree at the University of San Diego, LEPSL program.
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