Jasmine Roth Shares Insights on Real Life, Home Renovations, and Embracing the Journey

For Jasmine Roth, mornings in her Utah home revolve around the lively rhythm set by her five-year-old and one-year-old children. “Every day is a new adventure,” she remarks, sharing her candid perspective on the joys and challenges of parenthood. “I think any parent who is going through it—we have a kindergartner, and we have a one-year-old—can relate. Word on the street is this isn’t even the hardest time, but I feel like we’re in it.”

This refreshing honesty captures the essence of Roth’s life as she embarks on Season 5 of HELP! I Wrecked My House. This season introduces her to new challenges while maintaining the relatable charm that has resonated with audiences. Despite her busy filming schedule and various design projects, Roth identifies primarily as “a full-time stay-at-home mom,” seamlessly balancing her professional responsibilities with family life. “Sometimes there are cameras, sometimes there aren’t. There’s always competing priorities. Some days it works, and some days it sure doesn’t,” she explains.

Roth’s authenticity distinguishes her from many reality television hosts. Her show mirrors the rhythms of her everyday life, eliminating the need to "turn it on" when the cameras start rolling. “The good thing for me is that my show is very much the same as my life. It’s all intertwined,” she notes, indicating that she engages in the same activities—meeting with clients and troubleshooting on job sites—whether or not there’s a camera present.

Viewers connect with Roth largely due to this authenticity, which has solidified her status on the network over seven seasons and several shows. However, her on-camera experiences have presented challenges, particularly in navigating feelings of comparison. "Comparison is a thief of joy," she admits, recalling her experience on Rock the Block six weeks postpartum, when she stood beside her friend and co-judge, Mina Starsiak-Hawk, who was “in the best shape” of her life. “I was pumping, I was wearing a diaper…I’m like, ‘Why am I here right now with you?’” she laughs, reflecting on the moment.

This experience allowed Roth to cultivate compassion for herself and her body, emphasizing the importance of being graceful with one’s own journey. Even her approach to makeup has evolved; Roth initially refrained from wearing any during her show, but after learning from her makeup artist, she now confidently applies her own, albeit not without humorous self-reflection. “Sometimes I see that maybe I didn’t blend enough, so it looked like somebody dropped me in the cheek. But if the thoughts creep in, I’m like, ‘No. That’s not fair. You were nursing, you were in your car, pumping that day. You look fine.’”

While Roth openly shares the difficulties of juggling motherhood and career, she also emphasizes the habits that help her remain grounded. “I try really hard to prioritize my sleep,” she states. “It’s not fun or sexy or cool, but it’s so important—especially as I’m 41.” She adds that her workouts have shifted to sessions with her physical therapist to maintain a healthy balance, incorporating functional fitness routines that accommodate the demands of motherhood.

Massage therapy also plays a crucial role in her self-care regimen. “I believe in massage. I really believe in massage!” she asserts. Often, she finds that setting aside dedicated time for relaxation proves challenging; however, when forced to disconnect, she genuinely allows herself to unwind.

As she reflects on the past year and prepares for the new one ahead, Roth acknowledges the significant transformations life can bring in just twelve months. Each holiday season, she crafts a poem to accompany her family’s Christmas card, serving as a personal keepsake. “I was starting this year’s poem and realized how much has changed,” she reveals, recalling a winter filled with uncertainty, as she managed a premature newborn and a home still under construction. “I was hanging on by a thread.”

This year’s perspective is markedly different. “Seeing how much progress we can make in a year…it’s a good reminder that no matter how hard something is, this time next year, I could literally be a totally different person.”