The Machine Inside Me:
Empowering Children and Teens To Understand Their Emotions and Thinking
Equipping Children & Teens To Manage Today's Challenges
What if children and pre-teens had buttons and switches that would allow them to turn off or tone down emotions such as anger or hurt and turn up love and compassion? That’s the central question author Michelle L. Steffes asks them to consider in “The Machine Inside Me,” a new educational novel designed to build resilience in post-pandemic youth.
Michelle draws on her years of research into complex topics such as resilience, neuroscience, and emotional intelligence, which has fueled her success as a transformative corporate trainer, executive coach, speaker, and author of “Reframe & Rewire: Greatness Through Daily Routine.” She is gifted at breaking down complex material into simple action steps.
Brilliantly illustrated by Rob Rice, “The Machine Inside Me” is a whimsical depiction of the power and plasticity of the human brain. People of all ages can join Michelle as she breaks down the power of positive thinking with exercises and metaphors to make sense of their complex inner workings.
What This Book Includes
- Easy-to-understand chapters about complex ideas
- Eye-catching illustrations and relatable characters
- Tools to rise above today's post-pandemic world
- Help with inattentiveness, body acceptance, and more
- Exercises and a built-in workbook to aid retention
- Four "Super Powers" to transform negative thinking
Professional Endorsements
"Michelle Steffes’ book "The Machine Inside Me" is one of the most effective books I’ve read on the power of reframing thoughts and rewiring the mind. Remarkably, The Machine Inside Me can be effectively used with both adults and children because of its simple and practical presentation.
I recommend it for counselors, therapists, educators, parents, grandparents, employers, ministry workers, health providers and anyone else who wants to learn how to guide our children to learning how to heal their brain by reframing negative thoughts and transforming their thinking."

ITR-CTSC (ITR-Certified Trauma Support Coach)
Teacher of the Year (Awarded by Walmart)
Multiple Award-Winning Author, Speaker, Consultant
Co-Founder of PTSDPerspectives.net and PTSDPerspectives on Facebook
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"I had the privilege of reading this GAME-CHANGING book for children. Wow! The Machine Inside of Me teaches children about the amazing and powerful things their brains can do and how. It teaches children to navigate their own emotional triggers and employ self-leadership skills. This is what makes a strong, confident adult. Based on settled brain science, I have SEEN first-hand this information change lives. Education/Information are the key and THIS book is a great place to start."

Co-Author of the 2015 Selah Award Winning, 2015 Golden Scroll Non-Fiction Gold Merit Award the 2015 Readers Favorite Gold Medal Winner
"The Machine Inside of Me gives children and adolescents enmeshed in negative self-talk an understanding of how such thoughts impact the wiring of their brains. The author, Michelle Steffes, uses kid-friendly imagery and vocabulary to make sense of the role hormones can play in either perpetuating or reducing negative thought cycles. Best of all, she leads readers through simple yet powerful exercises and activities to help them make new habits that lead to improved mental health. If you love children who are struggling with unresolved trauma, depression, or anxiety, get them this book."

30 year educator
Author of "Does My Child Have PTSD? What To Do When Your Child Is Hurting from the Inside Out"
As a clinician, I appreciate how clever and informative this book is. Even though it is written for children, I would recommend it to adults too. It breaks down the concepts of neuroplasticity and offers the reader easy ways to transform their thinking."

Author of Choosing Charity.
"With amazing facts and illustrations, kids are taken on an adventure into their brains and all the "superpowers" it gives them. From managing emotions, to overcoming difficult challenges, this book teaches kids about resilience and growth mindset, self confidence and positive outlook. A great book for homes but also classrooms and even counseling offices."
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Helping Children and Teens Master Inner Turmoil
The Machine Inside Me, written by Michelle L. Steffes and illustrated by Rob Rice, is a whimsical depiction of the power and plasticity of the human brain. An expert on the relationship between neurochemistry and thought patterns, Steffes breaks down the power of positive thinking in child-oriented byte-sized bits with exercises and easy metaphors to make sense of their complex inner workings.


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Meet Author
Michelle L. Steffes
Michelle L. Steffes, CEO & Founder of IPV Consulting, has 20 years of experience as a Leader, Director, Team Builder and Business Builder. She is a Certified Professional Leadership Coach and Certified Public Speaker with additional certifications in Cultural Diversity and Facilitation. She has completed more than 10,000 hours of study on human behavioral science. Her cognitive methods help transform self-defeating mindsets and increase performance. She is the author of Amazon #1 New Release “Reframe & Rewire: Greatness Through Daily Routine.” It is her passion to see others succeed in the face of adversity.
