Even at the height of her athletic career, Stephanie Labbe struggled.
The pressures of being a professional athlete, the reality of being forced to live far away from loved ones, the constant uncertainty of her career all left her battling serious anxiety and depression, even after she stood on an Olympic podium with a gold medal around her neck.Telling her story hasn't always been easy, but Labbe has found strength in sharing.
The film details how a lack of opportunities left Labbe reeling. She was forced to leave Canada in order to find places to play soccer, dealt with serious injuries and consistently had to fight for a spot on the national team. “It’s one thing to talk about it, but to actually show things and bring that up, it’s pretty awesome," Labbe said.
Speaking to Labbe for the first time, the film maker was struck by how relatable her experience was. Yes, Labbe was an elite athlete who had experienced some of the highest heights in women's soccer, but she was dealing with issues many people experience, too, including pressure to perform and finding your identity.
“I think that's the amazing thing about this is that different people are going to connect to it in different ways and in different moments of it," she said."And I think the biggest thing is, I just hope that it has an impact on people in a positive way.”
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