Welcome to the Kidest OM Podcast, hosted by Kidest OM.

In this edition of our "Good News from Around the World" series, we explore a month of massive global expansion and historic scientific validation. From a new $13 billion federal agency in Canada designed to solve the housing crisis to the most ambitious expansion of protected natural reserves in twenty years, we celebrate the structures and discoveries that are securing our future on Earth—and beyond.

Why good news? Neuroscience research highlights that "pro-social priming"—intentionally focusing on stories of global cooperation and systemic progress—significantly lowers baseline anxiety. By training your brain to recognize these large-scale "wins," you enhance your neural plasticity, making it easier to maintain a state of creative problem-solving and optimism.

Key Highlights from this Episode:

• ​Canada: The launch of Build Canada Homes, a powerhouse $13 billion federal agency dedicated to streamlining affordable housing, leveraging public lands, and protecting existing rental units.
• ​UNESCO: A landmark designation of 26 new biosphere reserves across 21 countries, protecting an additional one million square kilometers of the planet—the largest expansion in two decades.
• ​Astrobiology: The journal Nature publishes a year-long peer-reviewed study confirming that NASA’s "Sapphire Canyon" sample from Mars contains the mission's best potential biosignatures to date.
• ​Quantum Networking: Penn engineers successfully take quantum internet live on Verizon’s commercial fiber network, proving that unhackable communication can run on existing modern infrastructure.
• ​Regenerative Agriculture: A surge in corporate accountability as McDonald’s commits $200 million and PepsiCo expands programs to transition millions of acres to soil-enriching regenerative practices.
• ​AI Governance: Italy becomes the first EU nation to enact a comprehensive national AI law with strict criminal penalties for harmful deepfakes, while China implements new mandatory labeling for all AI-generated content.
• ​United Nations: Momentum builds for the 2026 Secretary-General appointment, with 92 Member States calling for the first female leader in the UN's 80-year history.

About Kidest OM: Conscious Evolution author, teacher, coach and corporate advisor with a mission to bridge the gap between science, strategy, and soul. Integrating Neuroscience and Corporate EQ, I help individuals and organizations navigate the journey of conscious evolution. Explore more resources and tools at www.infinite-life.com.